Mediagazer: A look at how a pan-European outlet might fit into the continent's news landscape, as Politico branches out (Lene Bech Sillesen/Columbia Journalism …)

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Lene Bech Sillesen / Columbia Journalism Review:

A look at how a pan-European outlet might fit into the continent's news landscape, as Politico branches out — A look at how a pan-European outlet might fit into the continent's news landscape, as Politico branches out — As of Tuesday, it's official: Following some early predictions …

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