Perspectives

Perspectives:
One Europe, many stories

Perspectives is a media platform for young Europeans who seek news beyond the infotainment delivered by social media. Seven newsrooms, mainly from Eastern Europe, contribute stories and commentary to tell today’s complex realities. Multiple voices and viewpoints thus create a varied, fact-checked multimedia news offer.

Our Stories

Illustration: © Tetiana Kostyk for Goethe-Institut Prag

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Ihor, a farmer from the Kharkiv region, in portrait

March 2025

The house that Ihor built

In the midst of mines and destruction, constant explosions and death, there are people who, day after day, snatch their land and their own lives from war. This is the story of a farmer from the Kharkiv region who lives in one of the most heavily mined areas in the world.

by Yulia Surkova, Oleksii Filippov
first published by Jádu under the title
Дім, що побудував Ігор

February 2025

Narva’s Identity Crisis

Russian, Estonian or other - what should Narva residents choose when it comes to nationality, and how should they feel about it?

by Angelina Gruzdeva
first published by Narvamus under the title
Кризис идентичности Нарвы

February 2025

When “We” Become “They”: What Hides Behind the Deprivation of Voting Rights?

The Estonian parliament is currently debating the issue of revoking the right to vote in municipal elections from Russian and Belarusian citizens.

by Margarita Skripkina
first published by NARVAMUS under the title
Когда “мы” становятся “они”: что стоит за лишением избирательного права?

Two voters walk with different flags around their waists

December 2024

On the Road to Russia: Rigged Elections and Dashed Dream

The text describes the massive protests in Georgia after the parliamentary elections in October 2024, which the pro-Russian Georgian Dream party won. The text also includes the testimony of lawyer Gvantsy Danelia on the widespread fraud and violations of electoral rules.

by Salome Berdzenišvili
first published by Kapitál under the title
Na ceste do Ruska: Zmanipulované voľby a zmarené sny

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Seven newsrooms provide latest news, commentary, long-reads and perspectives to readers across Europe. For one Europe, with many stories.

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Our topics

Culture and Identity

Riotpolice on an empty space. One policeman with facemask looks at us.

Safety and Security

A young girl with a balloon signifying the earth sits on the shoulder of an adult. A crowd marching for climate justice.

Climate Crisis and Sustainability

A parliamentary building under renovation. The sun is shining on it.

Pillars of Democracy

A picture from space. It is night. We see hubs of civilcation connected throught spots of light.

Global Social Transformations

A group of people protesting. A woman holding up a sign, saying "Enough"

Political Protest

About us

With PERSPECTIVES - both as a project and a label - we want to contribute to a diverse media landscape that reflects today’s complex realities through multiple voices and viewpoints. Learn more about what drives us.

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Young Journalist Programme

The Young Journalists Programme is a three-month initiative designed to empower aspiring journalists through hands-on training and mentorship in the Perspectives II network. Participants will develop their journalistic skills by independently working on media content with the support of experienced professionals. Interested?

Financial support
Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible.

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