{"id":19414,"date":"2025-01-23T10:20:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T08:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vikes.fi\/uutiset\/freedom-of-speach-and-a-safe-media-environment"},"modified":"2025-06-18T10:21:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T07:21:43","slug":"freedom-of-speach-and-a-safe-media-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vikes.fi\/en\/uutiset\/freedom-of-speach-and-a-safe-media-environment","title":{"rendered":"Freedom of expression and a safe media environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|auto|5px|auto|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;49b990a9-3f5c-41d7-a146-f53d734cb61f&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"FI-FI\" lang=\"FI-FI\" class=\"TextRun SCXW41586412 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41586412 BCX8\">Vikes Board Chairman Jarmo Koponen reflects on freedom of expression and a safe media environment in his blog post.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;360119ca-c6e7-4e37-8b9d-c9bf27dc46e8&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The role of media as a source of information and a facilitator of discussion is crucial. We still trust in the information of our loved ones and our own authorities, but we increasingly live in a world where we can be controlled without always even realising it.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cross-border influence is a complex phenomenon that requires extensive cooperation between different actors. In an ideal world, governments, NGOs, media and technology companies work together. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They would create more effective ways to combat disinformation and build an open but safe digital environment. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The economic interests that influence our media environment already override pure transmission of information, and the rules and the solutions designed to protect consumers, are not the same everywhere.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Data is power<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cross-border influence has risen to be a phenomenon in global politics and media. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Elon Musk<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the Wagner group and <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TikTok<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are examples of actors seeking to influence across national borders through different means and with different objectives.<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Musk is using his vast wealth and social media clout to help far-right and populist movements across Europe. He publicly supports  <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the AfD<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">-party in Germany and <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reform UK in the UK<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and is a strong critic of their current governments. Musk&#8217;s activities have raised concerns that a single billionaire can exert significant influence over domestic politics and election campaigns.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Wagner Group, on the other hand, represents Russia&#8217;s efforts to expand its influence in the so-called Global South, particularly in Africa. Although the financier  <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yevgeny Prigozhin<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> died in 2023, the operation has continued under the auspices of the Russian Ministry of Defence. Wagner provides military support and training to several African countries in exchange for rights to exploit natural resources. The group has also been actively involved in disinformation campaigns and influencing local politics.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TikTok<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">contributes to China&#8217;s growing digital influence.  <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ByteDance<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> who owns the app, has raised concerns about its possible links to the Chinese regime and its ability to collect and exploit user data. Several countries have banned the use of TikTok on government devices, and the US is considering a complete ban on the app. TikTok has also played a key role in spreading disinformation, for example in the context of the war in Ukraine and the conflicts in the Middle East.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People are exploited too. Russia and China are actively trying to influence their own citizens abroad.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Russia uses state media such as <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RT<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sputnik<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as well as social media influencers, to spread its narrative and reinforce nationalist thinking among Russians abroad.<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to Amnesty&#8217;s <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">report, the authorities are threatening family members living in China because of students&#8217; activism abroad. China is also using social media through expatriates to spread its view of world events. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Civil society must be aware of the threats<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Responding to the phenomena of hostile influence is essential to protect democracy and national security. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">States have taken various measures, such as tightening controls on foreign funding, developing the fight against disinformation and increasing media literacy. The EU&#8217;s Digital Services Act (DSA) aims to impose stricter rules on online platforms and combat harmful content. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the same time, it is important to uphold freedom of expression and open communication, which are cornerstones of a democratic society.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vikes supports diversity in journalism<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Foundation for Communication and Development, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vikes,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">founded by Finnish journalists, can help meeting these challenges by promoting diverse and responsible journalism in Finland and in developing countries.<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In Finland, Vikes provides training for journalists with migratory backgrounds in identifying and fact-checking disinformation and supports journalists&#8217; professional development. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Foundation can also promote media diversity. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This broadens views on the influential actors in the world, while improving the voice of minority groups in the media and creating networks between underrepresented groups. 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