The Shifting the Media's Election Coverage project is a continuation of work done by Transitions in 2024 to take a different approach toward political coverage and audience engagement to better serve democracy.

Respekt, a leading Czech news outlet, was selected and provided with training, mentorship, and a grant.

The newsroom will learn to utilize solutions journalism and public engagement to inform its election reporting with the goal of reducing polarization and fostering more constructive civic engagement.

This type of work is very important because of the increased distrust in the media that has affected voter turnout significantly and sown skepticism about the democratic process.