mediapolitiikan
Media policy, or mediapolitiikka in Finnish, is the set of laws, regulations, and public practices that shape how media systems operate and how information circulates in society. It covers traditional media and online platforms, as well as the broader information environment that citizens rely on for news, culture, and public debate.
Aims include safeguarding freedom of expression and democratic deliberation, ensuring media pluralism and diversity of voices,
Instruments and actors: national mediapolicy is implemented through regulatory authorities, licensing and spectrum management for broadcasting,
Context and debates: the growth of digital platforms has shifted focus to platform responsibility, algorithmic transparency,
In practice, mediapolitiikka varies by country, but common features include a public service media mandate, regulatory