Under pressure: CEE journalists on how to deal with political interference

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How do journalists, academics and artists react to political pressure in their profession, on their institutions? When do they reach a boiling point, and how can they avoid self-censorship? The first part of the 31st European Meeting of Cultural Journals – entitled ‘Watch your mouth! Journalism now and tomorrow’ – was livestreamed from Budapest on Saturday 14 November. The discussion focused on the pressing issues facing independent publishing in central eastern Europe. Learn more about the 31st European Meeting of Cultural Journals here: https://www.eurozine.com/under-pressure/​ Watch the twin discussion with junior journalists and students their expectations for a professional future in a country that has obliterated media freedom: https://youtu.be/Jm8NM5PIA0c Subscribe to the Eurozine newsletter: https://www.eurozine.com/newsletter​ And follow and share Gagarin, the Eurozine podcast!