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• Peter Vandermeersch: Crisis? What crisis? Journalism is needed now more than ever before

  By Peter Vandermeersch| Irish Independent Verified Peter Vandermeersch: Crisis? What crisis? Journalism is needed now more than ever beforeIn an ocean of misinformation, media companies are struggling to find a sustainable business model — but what they do well has never been more vitalIn an ocean of misinformation, fake news and half-baked truths, real journalism is more necessary now than ever before. Illustration by Joe CoyleSince newspaper sales are declining worldwide, some people talk about a crisis in journalism. They are wrong

  By Peter Vandermeersch · Irish Independent

  Dec. 16, 2023

• Peter Vandermeersch: Europe’s far right watches on as ‘milder’ Geert Wilders stuns Dutch politics

  By Peter Vandermeersch| Irish Independent Verified For more than 20 years now Wilders, the man who could become the next prime minister of the Netherlands, has been protected 24/7. “It’s difficult to live like that,” he admitted after explaining how, each day, a blacked-out car brings him to and from home; he also reminded me that at a certain moment he even had to live in a prison cell for his own safety. “But it’s the price I have to pay to express my freedom of opinion. And this situation will not change when I leave politics,” he said

  By Peter Vandermeersch · Irish Independent

  Nov. 23, 2023

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Mediahuis (Ireland)

The Irish Independent is Ireland's largest-circulation daily newspaper, founded in January 1905 by William Martin Murphy. Owned by Mediahuis Ireland, it operates as a compact-format publication focusing on news, politics, business, sports, and culture. The newspaper has a rich history, having evolved from its early alignment with moderate nationalism to a more centrist editorial stance. The Irish Independent offers a daily newspaper that includes national and international news, opinion pieces, and investigative journalism. Its digital platform, Independent.ie, provides 24/7 access to news, podcasts, and video content. The publication has expanded its reach through acquisitions of local papers and features specialized supplements covering business, lifestyle, and sports. Under Mediahuis, the Irish Independent has embraced digital transformation, ensuring its continued relevance in the media landscape.