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New publication | 19 May 2026

New special issue explores online extremism in the Nordic countries

A new special issue of Nordicom Review explores how social media are changing the ways extremist ideas emerge, spread, and take shape across the Nordic countries. Focusing on a region often considered stable and high in trust, the studies show how global online trends meet local contexts, creating new and hybrid forms of extremism.

New publication | 13 May 2026

Digital media and the challenges to democracies – a new edited volume

Digital communication technologies are reshaping democratic societies in profound ways. A new edited volume examines how these changes affect democratic performance and explores policy responses to the challenges of today’s media environment.

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Press release | 12 May 2026

Tech giants and telecom companies dominate the media market in the Nordics

A small number of actors account for a large share of both revenue and influence in the Nordic media markets. This is shown in a new study from Nordicom at the University of Gothenburg, which also suggests that concentration may be a prerequisite for small countries to compete globally.

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