I recently returned from Slovakia. The country is still a democracy, with elections, opposition parties, and institutions. Slovakia is roughly the same size as Norway – a small European country – and an example of something that is difficult to grasp: the slow erosion...
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Propaganda and disinformation are embedded in the way we consume information every day. Algorithms amplify lies, emotions drive engagement, and societies splinter under the weight of manipulation. At WEXFO 2025 in Lillehammer, four leading voices shared why awareness...
During WEXFO 2025 in Lillehammer, we interviewed three leading voices to reflect on one of the most fundamental pillars of democracy: reading. In a world of growing polarization, disinformation, and fragmented realities, literacy is not just a skill – it is a...
Legal protections for free expression are widespread, but in professional life many still stay silent. At WEXFO 2025, a panel representing legal expertise, advocacy and journalism explored why rights on paper don’t always translate into real freedom. This article is...
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