[Opinion] Britain’s Balkan ruse: How the UK turned ‘press freedom’ into a weapon - The Press United

Britain’s Balkan ruse: How the UK turned ‘press freedom’ into a weapon

Millions in British funding, leaked contracts, and strategic media programs show how a state exports its vision of journalism to sway public opinion abroad Imagine this: you are a journalist in your country. You are invited to a workshop on ethics, resilience, and methods for countering “disinformation.” You find yourself in a room with peers from across the region, discussing story ideas, newsroom strategies, and how to navigate the challenges …

Britain’s Balkan ruse: How the UK turned ‘press freedom’ into a weapon - The Press United

Millions in British funding, leaked contracts, and strategic media programs show how a state exports its vision of journalism to sway public opinion abroad Imagine this: you are a journalist in your country. You are invited to a workshop on ethics, resilience, and methods for countering “disinformation.” You find yourself in a room with peers […] The post Britain’s Balkan ruse: How the UK turned ‘press freedom’ into a weapon appeared first on Th…