The digital transition for minority language media in Italy and Germany

The conference focuses on the challenges of digitalization faced by minority language media in Germany and Italy, as well as their "kin minorities" in neighboring states. Contributions from experts in these linguistic areas are compared with those from experts offering broader European perspectives. This comparative dialogue results in a policy paper serving as a guide for minority language media in navigating change and adapting to the digital age.

Günther Rautz and Marc Röggla open the conference with a welcome speech, marking the beginning of the discussions. Marc Röggla contributes to the sessions Overview of the current minority language media (MLM) situation in Germany and Italy in the context of digitalisation and The current state of MLM legislation in the Italian and German contexts. Jakob Volgger participates in the session Challenges for print and broadcast MLM in Germany and Italy. Günther Rautz serves as a discussant in the session Identity of MLM journalists.