Political speculation is cheaper than investigative journalism

Weeks after the parliamentary elections, much of the media’s energy remains focused on political manoeuvring, opinion polls, and speculation about the 2028 presidential race. This obsession is driven by three main factors: elections generate audience interest, political competition is easy to report, and speculation is cheaper than investigative journalism.

Yet this constant focus provides little value to society. The public already know who won and who lost. Endless discussions about...