Virginia Kirst is a German freelance correspondent based between Rome and Hamburg, specializing in Italian politics and its impact on Europe. Educated at the University of Hamburg and Aarhus University, her work appears in prominent German, Austrian, and Swiss media. She focuses on promoting better inner-European understanding through her reporting.
Virginia is a co-founder of Magma, a non-profit journalistic project dedicated to investigating environmental changes and the climate crisis in the Mediterranean region. She is passionate about topics concerning the sustainable economy, migration, and the effects of populism on European society.
She journalistically supports "Upgrade Democracy, " a project focused on strengthening democratic discourse and countering disinformation in the digital space.
Virginia Kirst
Freelance Correspondent at Rome
Rome, Latium, Italy
Overview
Topics They Care About
Countering Disinformation
Writes for the "Upgrade Democracy" project and has interviewed Bellingcat's founder, focusing on solutions to combat disinformation networks online.
Environmental Journalism
Co-founded Magma, a non-profit journalistic project that investigates the climate crisis and environmental changes across the Mediterranean.
European Politics
Her primary work involves analyzing Roman politics and explaining its consequences for other European capitals like Berlin, Brussels, and Vienna.
Media Appearances
Virginia has no verified media appearances
Work History
3-2018
Freelance Correspondent at Rome
1-2016 - 2-2018
Journalist at Bilanz - Das deutsche Wirtschaftsmagazin
7-2014 - 6-2016
Journalism Trainee at Axel Springer Akademie
7-2014 - 12-2015
Journalist at WeltN24 GmbH
6-2011 - 6-2014
Freelance Journalist at COMPUTER BILD Digital GmbH
Education
2012 - 2013
Master's Degree from University of Hamburg
2011 - 2012
Master’s Degree from Aarhus University
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Location : Rome, Latium, Italy
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Designation : Freelance Correspondent at Rome
