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The end of the 1980s was a significant turning point for a large part of Europe. The liberal political winds blowing from Moscow brought about several unprecedented developments — the fall of the Berlin Wall, the breakdown of the socialist/communist regime in many European countries, the development of completely new economic-political communities and changing societies. All this also triggered the appearance of new values, the rethinking of former principles and rules, and the development of new meanings and views.
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Tampere, K. (2007). The Media’s Role in a Transition Society: From Public Lies to Public Trust?. In: Bakir, V., Barlow, D.M. (eds) Communication in the Age of Suspicion. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230206243_12
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