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The Media Barometer | 17 March 2026

The Media Barometer 2025 launches on 5 May

On 5 May, Nordicom at the University of Gothenburg will present the results of the Media Barometer 2025, the annual survey mapping the media used by the Swedish population on an average day.

Press release | 5 March 2026

New database maps media ownership in the EU – high transparency in Sweden

The European Media Ownership Monitor maps who owns and controls leading news media in EU’s 27 member states. The database, now launched in an updated 2025 edition, makes it possible to trace ownership from ultimate owners to key decision-makers. For Sweden, the results indicate a high level of transparency and low risk, while access to reliable audience data has decreased over time.

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New publication | 23 February 2026

Nordic news media – high trust and growing economic pressure

High public trust, strong democratic institutions, and advanced digital news use continue to set the Nordic countries apart. A new Nordicom report shows that despite these strengths, Nordic news media face growing economic pressure, as digital advertising increasingly bypasses journalism and reshapes the conditions for sustaining professional news.

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