Article Archives - News Media Coalition

19th June 2026

Council of Europe parliamentarians to confront restrictions on the media at major sporting events

A Parliamentary Assembly report warns that growing limits on journalists at major sporting events threaten independent reporting — concerns the News Media Coalition has raised throughout the run up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

21st May 2026

‘The truth doesn’t arrive on its own. Someone has to be there to witness it’ – AP’s Julie Pace

At a moment when artificial intelligence can generate text, images and 'feeds' that look at a glance, like real journalism, the executive editor of one of the world's most respected news agencies has issued a clear and urgent challenge to her industry: get closer, not further away.

6th May 2026

NMC Presents Framework for Primary Source Journalism at EANA Debate

The News Media Coalition (NMC) brought its case for safeguarding Primary Source Journalism (PSJ) to the heart of the European Parliament this week, as CEO Andrew Moger addressed the European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA) Debate on The Role of News Agencies in Fighting Disinformation in Europe.

16th April 2026

EANA’s Alexandru Giboi Joins Board of US-Based Digital Media Licensing Association

Alexandru Ion Giboi, Secretary General of the European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA), has been elected Officer-at-Large of the Board of the Digital Media Licensing Association (DMLA), serving a two-year term from 2026 to 2028.

24th March 2026

Talks continue to resolve US college basketball photo rights dispute

Efforts are continuing to ensure rights in Press photography at US basketball are not automatically handed over to the organisers of tournaments.

24th March 2026

‘Public want to consume trusted news’ — Lisa Nandy

Quality journalism that serves all citizens and communities of interest is required more than ever at a time of disinformation, algorithm-driven misogyny and fragile trust in media generally, said the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport at the Society of Editors' annual conference.

23rd March 2026

NMC appoints Adeline Chauveau as Public Policy Adviser

The News Media Coalition is pleased to announce that Adeline Chauveau has joined the organisation as Public Policy Adviser, effective immediately.

17th March 2026

Campaign to inspire more young people to pursue a career in journalism

The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) has launched a new campaign, ‘Where your story goes’, to inspire more young people to pursue a career in journalism.

17th March 2026

First government action plan to back local news

Lisa Nandy, the Culture Secretary of the UK government announced a local media strategy with up to £12m funding for local media’s digital innovation and for community radio.