This closed door workshop brings together independent journalists for an exchange on the realities of working outside mainstream media structures. The session creates a space to openly discuss challenges such as political pressure, financial sustainability and personal risk as well as the strategies used to navigate them. Through moderated discussion and peer to peer dialogue, participants will engage directly with journalists to explore investigative approaches, ethical dilemmas, and collaborative models that sustain independent reporting. The workshop encourages participants to share experiences and perspectives in an environment with colleagues from other parts of europe