Netzwerk Recherche

Netzwerk Recherche e.V. (NR) was founded in 2001 by a group of journalists and is a registered nonprofit association. It describes itself as an independent and non-partisan organization committed to serving the public interest, promoting high-quality journalism by supporting investigative research and fostering professional standards in reporting. To support this mission, NR provides practical training, encourages professional exchange and advocates for strong journalistic ethics. Its annual conference is described as the largest event for investigative journalists in Germany, and it also offers specialized conferences, workshops and seminars throughout the year, both online and in person, covering topics such as fact-checking, freedom of information and investigative techniques including undercover reporting. NR presents the Leuchtturm-Preis (Lighthouse Award) for outstanding investigative reporting and the Verschlossene Auster (Closed Oyster Award) spotlighting the year's most notorious information blocker. It also publishes practical manuals, guides and studies.

Netzwerk Recherche e.V. (NR) was founded in 2001 by a group of journalists and is a registered nonprofit association. It presents itself as an independent and non-partisan organization committed to serving the public interest, promoting high-quality journalism by supporting investigative research and fostering professional standards in reporting. Its activities include practical training, professional exchange and advocacy for strong journalistic ethics. Its annual conference is described as the largest event for investigative journalists in Germany, complemented by specialized conferences, workshops and seminars held online and in person. NR also presents the Leuchtturm-Preis and the Verschlossene Auster awards and publishes practical manuals, guides and studies. Its website notes a 25th anniversary celebration and a goal of gaining 250 new members during the anniversary year.

Independent and non-partisan nonprofit association committed to serving the public interest and promoting high-quality journalism.

• Practical manuals, guides and studies

  NR publishes a series of practical manuals, guides and studies; each edition documents an event or dives into a specific topic, made available to members and valued among other journalists, students and educational facilities.

• Annual conference

  Described as the largest event for investigative journalists in Germany, bringing together hundreds of journalists to exchange ideas on research methods, media ethics and challenges facing the field.

• Specialized conferences, workshops and seminars

  Held both online and in person, providing hands-on training and critical discussions on emerging media trends, covering topics from fact-checking and freedom of information to investigative techniques such as undercover reporting.

1. 1Netzwerk Recherchenetzwerkrecherche.org
2. 2About Netzwerk Recherche (engl.) - Netzwerk Recherchenetzwerkrecherche.org