Perspectives

Perspectives:
One Europe — many stories

Perspectives is a media platform for young Europeans looking for reliable journalism beyond the noise of social media. In its third edition, seven partner newsrooms, mainly from Eastern Europe, collaborate to shed light on Europe’s complex realities. Through fact-checked, multimedia storytelling and a plurality of voices, Perspectives stands for trust, authenticity, and a shared commitment to independent, credible reporting.

New on Perspectives

Queer beyond the city limits

The stories of trans* people from rural areas are characterised by loneliness, pain and a lack of support. At the same time, however, they also challenge the notion that the countryside – in contrast to the utopia of the city – is a confined place full of hostility. The maize village, the village by the water and the village in the mycelium have not only hurt our protagonists, but also shaped them: they are a source of identity, memories, family and a sense of security. They are places that feel like home, even though they were not created for people like them.

Author: Elias Bučko
Medium: JÁDU
Original title: Queer za hranicou mesta
Culture and Identity

From the city’s subconscious

The brutality of social inequality is evident, amongst other things, in the ‘non-places’ to which many people are forced to move. Maroš Juhás wanders through the ‘non-places’ of Košice and writes about how inequality affects the bodies and lives of the people he encounters.

Author: Maroš Juhás
Medium: JÁDU
Original title: Z podvedomia mesta
Culture and Identity

Transnational Showcase
War in Ukraine

What does war look like beyond the headlines? The War in Ukraine Showcase brings together powerful stories from across Europe that explore the human, social, and cultural impact of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. From life on the front line and forced displacement to resilience, identity, love, grief, and solidarity, the articles reveal how war reshapes everyday lives far beyond the battlefield. Through cross-border journalism and personal testimonies, the showcase highlights both the devastating consequences of war and the extraordinary strength of those living through it. Together, these stories offer a deeper understanding of a conflict that continues to transform Ukraine and Europe alike.

War in Ukraine

A recipe for recovery

Life after trauma is possible. The staff at the Halytschyna Rehabilitation Centre are convinced of this. Following serious injuries and amputations, veterans here gradually adapt to the new reality of everyday civilian life. One of these steps is occupational therapy in the kitchen.

Author: Mariana Verbovska
Medium: JÁDU
Original title: Рецепт відновлення
Culture and Identity

Understanding war: Everything wrong?

How can we understand the reality of war – and, as media professionals, convey it more effectively? Our author, Peggy Lohse, spends a great deal of time in Ukraine. In this essay, she reflects on the essence of her journalistic work.

Author: Peggy Lohse
Medium: JÁDU
Original title: Krieg verstehen | Alles falsch?
Culture and Identity

Transnational Showcase
Civic Resistance

How do people stand up to injustice, defend democratic values, and drive change in times of crisis? The Civil Resistance Showcase brings together powerful stories and perspectives from across Europe, exploring the many forms resistance can take. Through cross-border journalism, it highlights acts of courage, solidarity, and civic engagement that shape societies and challenge the status quo. From grassroots movements to individual acts of defiance, the showcase reveals how ordinary people can make an extraordinary impact.

Civic Resistance

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Civic Resistance

The climate crisis brought to court

In various parts of the world, more and more young people are bringing climate change cases before the courts. For them, climate change is a human rights issue. The courts are gradually ruling in their favour.

Author: Magdaléna Rojo
Medium: JÁDU
Original title: Klimatická kríza pred súdom
Climate Crisis and Sustainability

A highrise in the middle of a city by a river

Freedom of the press in Serbia: a baton instead of a headline

Never before has press freedom been in such a dire state in Serbia. Politicians are fanning the flames of hatred, and attacks on journalists are a recurring reality. Step by step, the state is extending its influence. Now the already small number of independent media outlets is at risk of shrinking significantly once again.

Authors: Astrid Benölken & Tobias Zuttmann
Medium: JÁDU
Original title: Pressefreiheit in Serbien: Schlagstock statt Schlagzeile
Pillars of Democracy

Young Journalists Perspectives III

A new edition of the Young Journalists Programme is now underway. During their three-month mentoring programme in the Perspectives III newsrooms, selected participants are exploring journalism through hands-on learning and independent media production. To kick-off their international cooperation, they met in Prague for a week full of getting to know each other and practical workshops by experienced journalists. We are excited to read their stories soon!

Young Journalists