In an era marked by enhanced democratic backsliding worldwide, access to independent, reliable information becomes even more vital for democracy and must be protected – and promoted. However, the pluralistic and independent nature of the information environment is increasingly constrained by economic pressures on independent media outlets and by the growing prevalence of disinformation. Against this backdrop, this article explores how media support can be ensured as a strategic element in safeguarding information integrity and democratic resilience during times of crisis. Outlining the work of the Team Europe Democracy (TED) Initiative on information integrity shows that breaking down silos, enforcing multistakeholder engagement, and mainstreaming information integrity across sectors are essential steps forward.»» TDHJ ««» patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedefencehorizon » donate: https://tdhj.org/about/#donation »» HOME ««» https://tdhj.org/ »» SOCIAL MEDIA ««» X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/HorizonDefence » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedefencehorizon.org » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedefencehorizonjournal/ » LinkedIn: The Defence Horizon Journal