European Federation of Journalists

IS IT THE MEDIA’S FAULT? REPORTING RELIGION: THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN THE POPULIST ERA

Résidence Palace

An evening of debate and celebration What are the challenges of reporting on religion in the current media landscape? How can journalists balance freedom of expression with media ethics in the context of rising extremism and political polarisation around the world? Our expert panellists will debate these questions, followed by responses from representatives of the European Commission and US State Department and a Q&A session with the audience. Moderator: Jean-Paul Marthoz: Author of ‘Terrorism and the Media: A Handbook for Journalists’ and ‘Couvrir les migrations.’ Former European Press Director of Human Rights Watch and EU Correspondent of the Committee to Protect…