Building trust in media in South East Europe

The project aimed to strengthen trust in the media by advancing professional journalistic standards, supporting self-regulation in journalism and promoting freedom of expression and media freedom in South East Europe.

The project “Building trust in media in South East Europe” aimed to help restore and strengthen trust in the media through respect for professional journalistic standards and responsible media practice.

The project focused on strengthening self-regulatory mechanisms in journalism as an important precondition for greater professionalism, accountability and ethical reporting. Through these processes, the project highlighted the role of the media as a public service and an important actor in democratic societies.

The project also aimed to strengthen freedom of expression and media freedom in South East Europe. Particular attention was paid to the need for the media to work independently, professionally and in the public interest.

Project activities opened space for supporting professional standards, improving media ethics and raising public awareness of the importance of high-quality, responsible journalism.