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Why we need strong local journalism

Without reporters following council meetings and local budgets, important decisions go unnoticed.

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Opinion· OpinionDemo

Fountain in Ștefan cel Mare Park, Chișinău
Fountain in Ștefan cel Mare Park, ChișinăuFoto: Myrabella / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

National media see the big picture, but many decisions that shape daily life are made locally: a road repair, a school budget, a building permit.

A strong local newsroom needs editorial independence, access to public information and a sustainable business model.

Platforms that aggregate official statements and open data help, but they cannot replace reporters' work on the ground.


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