White Paper on Freelance Journalism in Europe: Challenges, opportunities, and the path toward sustainability
Coordinator: Ruth de Frutos
Taktak Media, 2025
This White Paper, the result of European-level research on the journalistic profession conducted by Taktak in collaboration with Display Europe and supported by the European Union, seeks to shed light on the working conditions, challenges, and aspirations of those engaged in journalism. It also proposes new monetization mechanisms through payment or donation-based platforms. This White Paper also includes recommendations directed toward three key actors essential to transforming the journalistic landscape in Europe: freelance journalists, media organizations, and public administrations.