Projektnummer

0071592

Zusammenfassung

The issue of political polarization challenges even relatively stable countries like Germany and Sweden. Frequently, news media coverage is blamed for exacerbating polarization. Yet, thus far, these claims lack scientific evidence and we lack knowledge about countermeasures. This is why we examine how journalistic practices contribute to polarization and explore potential mitigation strategies. The comparative, multi-method approach of the project combines expertise of researchers from different disciplines with that of journalists from leading media outlets from both countries. This c...