Finland – (C9) Watchdog function and financial resources
While the watchdog function is seen as being crucially important, resources for investigative critical journalism are scarce.
Indicators: Control / Watchdog
Finland – (C8) Professional training
The importance of continuous professional training is broadly acknowledged, but journalists do not have opportunities enough to participate in it.
Finland – (C7) The watchdog and the media’s mission statement
The significance of the watchdog role is widely recognised by Finnish media organisations.
Finland – (C3) Transparency of data on leading news media
Relevant information about the media system is publicly available, but it is difficult to find.
Finland – (C2) Independence of the news media from powerholders
Independence of the Finnish news media from powerholders is generally strong, but it is increasingly tested.
Finland – (C1) Supervising the watchdog ‘control of controllers’
Independent media criticism in Finland is weakly institutionalised.
Denmark – (C9) Watchdog function and financial resources
Leading news media give high priority to well-funded investigative journalism
Denmark – (C8) Professional training
Continuous “knowledge” training for journalists in news media are available and are usually funded by the employer.
Denmark – (C7) The watchdog and the media’s mission statement
All leading news media refer to the watchdog role and work to exercise it.
Denmark – (C5) Journalist’s job security
Journalists’ job security in Denmark is generally high compared with other countries. However, the older generations have more secure job positions and privileges than their younger counterparts.
