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by European Lab

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European Lab forum propose à travers des conférences, des débats, des projections et des rencontres inspirantes, de décrypter les grandes mutations de notre époque et de connecter les porteurs de projets. Dans une démarche transdisciplinaire et prospective, le forum aborde des thèmes comme : la ville de demain, l’engagement politique de la société civile, la transformation numérique, la place des médias et de la jeunesse dans la reconquête démocratique. European Lab forum a été fondé en 2011 avec le soutien de l’Union Européenne.

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November 27, 2025

European Media Freedom Under Attack How Can We Resist the Foreign Agent Laws

A troubling trend is taking root across Europe. Inspired by a 2012 Russian law, several authoritarian regimes are now experimenting with so-called "foreign agent laws." In Russia, this legislation has severely weakened political opposition, civil society, and independent media. It asks organisations receiving more than 20% of their funding from abroad to register with the authorities as “foreign agents.” In his report Foreign Agent Laws: A Worrying Trend, Christian Holland notes that “The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that the archetypal foreign agent law violates fundamental rights and exhibits the “hallmarks of totalitarianism”, imposing punitive sanctions on NGOs and curtailing journalists’ ability to participate in public life.” In Georgia, a similar law was introduced in 2023 but was withdrawn after significant public and media resistance—only to be passed by the pro-Russian government in May 2024. Other countries are following. In May 2025, an EU member—Viktor Orbán’s Hungary—considered adopting such a law. Though it has been postponed, the threat still looms over the survival of Hungarian independent media. So, how can we resist the interference of regimes seeking to suppress independent journalism? Can pan-European solidarity movements and networks help push back against these authoritarian measures? And what lessons can be drawn from media organisations already operating under foreign agent laws—so we can better prepare for what may come? With:Gábor Kardos (444), Mariam Nikuradze (OC Media), Ena Bavčić (European Centre for Press and Media Freedom), Manon Moulin (Reset! network) Moderation: Alexandra Tyan (Sphera & Médianes)

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November 27, 2025

AI, Algorithms, and the Threat to Media Independence

Artificial intelligence poses significant challenges to media independence through its dual role in content moderation and curation. Increasingly, content moderation on major platforms is handled by AI-driven systems, which are prone to errors and often shaped by commercial or political interests rather than journalistic or democratic values. This not only risks unjust censorship but also opens the door to AI-powered harassment campaigns against journalists, contributing to rising levels of self-censorship. At the same time, a handful of internet intermediaries, guided by profit rather than public interest, control the curation, distribution, and monetisation of news. AI systems tailor content to users based on surveillance of their online behaviour, reinforcing echo chambers and filter bubbles. This undermines access to diverse, high-quality information and shifts media consumption towards personalised, market-driven experiences, to the detriment of informed public debate. With: Moderation: Zoé Pasquier (K7 Technosensible), Francesco Marino (Pillole di Futuro Presente), Heritiana Ranaivoson (Vrije Universiteit Brussels) Moderation: Matéo Vigné (journalist)

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November 27, 2025

Rethinking Funding Models for Independent Media

Perhaps more than ever, independent media are being challenged to rethink how they sustain themselves. Traditional revenue streams continue to weaken under growing market pressures and the consolidation of media ownership concentration. Public funding mechanisms, meanwhile, often remain outdated and poorly adapted to the realities of independent and multimedia formats. Participatory models have provided important alternatives, but they too are reaching their limits. The question now is: what new forms of support can help independent voices thrive? How can communities be more effectively engaged in fundraising, decision-making, and shared responsibility? This panel will explore creative pathways for ethical investment, cooperative ecosystems, and new models of solidarity that can secure the long-term future of independent media and cultural structures across Europe. With: Julie Majerczak (RSF), Patricia Reguero Ríos (El Salto), David Kardos (CSM) Moderation: Francesca Festa (Médianes)

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What is Radio Lab?

European Lab forum propose à travers des conférences, des débats, des projections et des rencontres inspirantes, de décrypter les grandes mutations de notre époque et de connecter les porteurs de projets. Dans une démarche transdisciplinaire et prospective, le forum aborde des thèmes comme : la ville de demain, l’engagement politique de la société civile, la transformation numérique, la place des médias et de la jeunesse dans la reconquête démocratique. European Lab forum a été fondé en 2011 avec le soutien de l’Union Européenne.

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