Conference sessions around the media systems theme will review the applicability of existing models of media systems analysis, including the model proposed by Hallin and Mancini, and discuss options for enhancing such frameworks to reflect conditions in Central/Eastern Europe.

Conveners of this theme are Karol Jakubowicz, John Downey, Sabina Mihelj, and the COST A30 working group 2 on Democratic Theory and Democratic Performance of the Media.