Julia Behre discusses with Katharina Weiß (Reporters Without Borders), Malte Werner (Netzwerk Recherche) and Omid Rezaee (DIE ZEIT) whether journalism is in a crisis of confidence.
The event, which is organised by Neue deutsche Medienmacher*innen, Netzwerk Recherche and Reporters Without Borders, takes place as part of Hamburg’s Press Freedom Week. The action week is an initiative that has been established by the Körber Foundation and the ZEIT STIFTUNG BUCERIUS.
“Steckt der Journalismus in einer Vertrauenskrise?” [Is Journalism in a Crisis of Confidence?] will be held in German.
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About the Event
Disinformation is rampant on social media. Targeted attacks on critical reporting are discrediting the work of journalists, and these attacks are not only carried out by anonymous internet trolls, but also by state actors. At the same time, citizens are criticising the way polarising issues are handled and speaking of a loss of trust in traditional media. What does this development mean for our democracy?
Information
Hamburg Press Freedom Week will take place from 2 to 8 November 2025. The focus this year is on initiatives that promote news and media literacy. This is because misinformation, manipulated content and AI-generated images are making the work of many media professionals more challenging. Citizens are also finding it increasingly difficult to distinguish reputable news from fake news and deliberate disinformation. A functioning democracy requires well-informed citizens. How can you recognise manipulated videos or photos? How can you trace sources and distinguish verified information and objective facts from propaganda? What impact does this have on democracy?
The action week, now in its third year, is organised by the Körber Foundation and ZEIT STIFTUNG BUCERIUS and will provide answers to these questions. More than 40 partners are participating in the event, offering a wide-ranging programme of free activities for all ages at various locations throughout the Hamburg metropolitan area.
The program includes over 50 events at various venues throughout Hamburg that offer insights into the work of journalists and invite participants to join discussions and workshops.
The HBI has been a network partner of Hamburg Press Freedom Week since 2025 and is involved in several events.
