Last night, I had the pleasure of attending an event at the hashtag#SwedishEmbassy organized by PressOne Media and Context.ro. The discussion brought together independent journalists and representatives from the Romanian business community to explore common ground for supporting independent journalism, as well as to address the impact of disinformation on the economic environment.

Disinformation is a global issue, and avoiding misinformation has become an urgent priority for many of us so i will not repeat the obvious. However, one insight from yesterday’s event particularly stayed with me: Dragos Stanca pointed out that the entire annual budget of all independent journalism organizations in Romania equals just five days of revenue for a mainstream TV “news” station that actively spreads misinformation.

This stark comparison highlights the extraordinary dedication and passion of Romania’s small independent journalism community—a true David vs. Goliath battle. We owe them our gratitude and support for continuing to do this vital work. hashtag#investimInRomania