Transitions has partnered with Respekt, a leading Czech weekly magazine, to rethink how political reporting serves the public ahead of the general election this fall.
The goal? Move beyond horse-race coverage and political soundbites toward reporting that listens to citizens, focuses on solutions, and fosters constructive public debate.
At the core of this new approach are four principles:
- Transparency about editorial intentions, starting with a clear mission statement explaining what Respekt is doing differently and why.
- Listening to the audience – actively asking readers what issues matter to them and what they feel is missing from the political conversation.
- Solutions-oriented reporting – focusing on responses and approaches that already exist and have proven effective elsewhere.
- Reducing polarization – by telling more nuanced stories that reflect the complexity of issues, avoid simplistic “us vs. them” framing, and highlight a range of perspectives to foster understanding rather than division.
Toward that goal, Respekt will ask its readers directly what they care about – and then shape its election reporting around those issues.
In short: not only “What are the candidates saying?” – but also “What questions do you want to get answered?”
More updates soon!
