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Together, we're taking journalism into the future – with a focus on solutions, diverse perspectives, and meaningful dialogue. Our aim is to provide value to individuals and bolster our society.

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Peter Linder und Susanne Amann

Publications

Ellen Heinrichs

Events

The Bonn Institute provides a constructive, feasible response to some of the big challenges facing the sector: the shift of attention to social platforms, political polarization, news fatigue, and the decline in trust.

Professor Lucy Kueng

Expert on strategy, innovation and leadership

Constructive Journalism

Kachel Schwarz

In theory

Constructive journalism explicitly puts the well-being of society and the interests of people at the forefront. Learn more about the three elements of constructive journalism: diversity of perspectives, focus on solutions, and constructive dialogue.

Kachel Schwarz

In practice

Many editorial teams and media houses in Germany are already developing new formats or approaches and making journalistic coverage more solution-oriented and perspective-rich. Here, media professionals share their experiences.

Kachel Schwarz

Best practices

To understand the breadth of what constructive journalism can entail, it helps to look at practical examples. It's important to note: nobody's perfect. These examples don't define what is constructive. Instead, they illustrate the details that can make a difference.

Save the Date

The b° future festival is your festival for journalism and constructive dialogue in Europe. Join us from October 3rd to 5th, 2024 in Bonn. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Upcoming Events

  1. Grundlagen-Workshop

    Mental Health im Journalismus

    16 bis 18 Uhr

    Das Event findet digital via Zoom statt.

  2. Masterclass

    Konstruktive Wahlberichterstattung

    Tag 1: 12:00 bis 18:00 Uhr (optional: gemeinsames Abendessen für Selbstzahler)
    Tag 2: 9:00 bis 16:30 Uhr

    Leipziger Volkszeitung
    Peterssteinweg 19
    04107 Leipzig

  3. Grundlagen-Workshop

    Grundlagen konstruktiver Journalismus

    15 Uhr bis 16.30 Uhr

    Der Kurs findet digital via Zoom statt.

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