Independent public-interest journalism faces unprecedented challenges to its sustainability. That is why we need to learn from each other and build on existing experiences and work across regions. Thi...
Peter Matjasic
Peter Matjašič is an innovative European civil society leader advancing public-interest media and democratic participation. Currently Network Director at Reference Circle and Network Lead at Report for the World, Peter brings over 15 years of experience in journalism, activism, and strategic philanthropy to strengthen independent newsrooms and collaborative journalism ecosystems across Europe and globally.
Previously Executive Director of Investigate Europe, Peter guided growth and transnational newsroom cohesion while championing cross-border investigative collaborations. His career spans senior grant-making roles at the Open Society Initiative for Europe, where he advanced press freedom and civic engagement, alongside advocacy for whistleblower protections, anti-SLAPP legislation, and pioneering pan-European campaigns like "My Voice, My Choice" for abortion rights. As former President of the European Youth Forum and an Obama Foundation Europe Leader, Peter combines deep sector expertise with a proven skill for building collaborative, multicultural teams.
Originally from Slovenia and now based in Barcelona, Peter is multilingual (fluent in eight languages), thrives in remote and distributed environments, and is recognized for his bridge-building leadership and commitment to inclusive, participatory decision-making. His work is defined by a belief that solidarity, collective action, and cross-regional learning power both democratic progress and the sustainability of resilient public-interest media.
There is a rising sector of public-interest media in Europe: pioneers in the (ever-) emerging journalistic landscape. They fill a gap left by public service media and commercial news organisations by ...
