Civic Journalism Coalition

April 2, 2026 · Blogs | Privacy and data protection

A practical guide to joint investigations: lessons learned from one year of the Civic Journalism Coalition

One year ago, EDRi, European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL) and Lighthouse Reports launched the Civic Journalism Coalition with the aim of connecting investigative journalists with digital rights and civil society organisations. Today, that partnership is yielding tangible results, from journalistic investigations to a new practical guide for collaboration. Here is an overview of the activities - investigations, workshops and community-building efforts - that have shaped the Coalition.