The state of media freedom in the Nordic countries
November 28th 14-16 PM
PRESSEN, JP/Politikens Hus
The media of the Nordic countries are among the freest in the world. But do they live up to the responsibility that comes with this freedom? Do the media strengthen democracy – or are the media complicit in weakening the public government? Do we need more or less media freedom?
Opinions among the media, politicians and commentators are divided these days. Some believe that the media freedom in Nordic region is under unfortunate pressure. Others believe that the media should take more responsibility – and that there is a need for greater control of the media.
Nord 55° focuses on the current state of media freedom.
Experience, among others:
Kjersti Stavrum, CEO, Tinius Trust, NO
Caspar Opitz, The Public Media Ombudsman, SE
Rasmus Kleis Nielsen, Professor, Københavns Universitet, DK
Cecilie Hellestveit, fellow på Norwegian Academy of International Law, NO
Anders Opdahl, CEO, Amedia, NO
Rune Lykkeberg, Editor-in-Chief, Information (tbc), DK
Karin Pettersson, Head of Culture, Aftonbladet, SE
Jacob Mchangama, CEO, Justitia, DK
Lea Korsgaard, Editor-in-Chief, Zetland, DJMX, DK
Mads Brügger, Editor-in-Chief, Frihedsbrevet, DK
Christina Blaagaard, Chairman, Danske Medier, DK
Mikkel Andersson, Journalist, satirist and public commentator, DK
Stig Kirk Ørskov, CEO, JP/Politikens Hus, DK
Moderator: Hilde Sandvik, NO
Musik: Bella Leonette, SE
The program for the day follows
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Stig Ørskov (DK), CEO, JP/Politikens Hus
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Christian Lollike (DK), Dramatiker og sceneinstruktør