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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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Constructive Journalism

In theory

Constructive journalism explicitly focuses on the well-being of society and the interests of people. Find out more about the three elements of constructive journalism: diverse perspectives, a focus on solutions, and constructive dialogue.

Our publications

Together with the media industry, we are looking for ways in which journalism must change in order to remain relevant in the future. In our publications, we share knowledge, tools and tips for day-to-day work.

Tips from the industry

Many newsrooms and media companies are already developing new formats and approaches, and making their reporting more solution-oriented and inclusive of a wider range of perspectives. This is where media professionals share their experiences.

Good practices

To understand the full range of what constructive journalism can be, it helps to look at practical examples. Remember: Nobody's perfect. These examples are not meant to define what is constructive. Rather, they are intended to illustrate the details that can make a difference.

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

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The latest BI happenings

Claudia Rittel and Donata Dröge stand in front of a screen while giving a presentation on AI in journalism

Using AI constructively in journalism

— The masterclass "Using AI constructively," which took place late November in Cologne, offered journalists a hands-on chance to learn how artificial intelligence can enrich their work. Special focus was placed on incorporating diverse perspectives and solutions into reporting via AI tools.
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The inside of giant white domed tent with people sitting onstage and other people sitting at chairs in the audience watching the onstage speakers

A celebration of democracy: The b° future festival 2024

— The second edition of the b° future festival took place October 3 to 5 in Bonn, Germany, with the Münsterplatz, Bonn’s main square, at the center of events. With around 190 different events, the festival brought together international media professionals, local attendees and curious passersby for three days of dialogue, discovery and engagement.
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Das Bild zeigt die Speaker der Panel-Diskussion "Exploring new news (Why news doesn't have to be bad)" auf dem Global Media Forum 2024. In der Mitte steht Ellen Heinrichs.

Sharing Solutions: The Bonn Institute at the GMF 2024

— This year's Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum in Bonn was all about solutions. On June 17 and 18, people from all over the world from the media industry, politics, science, education, business and civil society came together at the World Conference Center to discuss current socio-political conflicts and challenges in journalism. This time, the focus was not on the problems - but on constructive and innovative approaches to tackling them.
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