Journalistic Roles in Light of Populism: How German Public Service Media Representatives Discuss Their Coverage of Populists and How They Perceive Their Role
The International Journal of Press/Politics
Published online on June 03, 2026
Abstract
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Public service media (PSM) face a democratic dilemma when covering right-wing populism: They are expected to be impartial and ensure pluralism in their reporting. This requires them to give visibility to a range of views, including those of far-right ...
Public service media (PSM) face a democratic dilemma when covering right-wing populism: They are expected to be impartial and ensure pluralism in their reporting. This requires them to give visibility to a range of views, including those of far-right ...