European Media Hubs: EU Commission call to support reporting on EU affairs
With a budget of €7.4 million, this EU Commission call for proposals is aiming to support independent reporting on EU affairs by European-level newsrooms.
Category: MEDIA
Media Freedom Hub 2025: How the EU supports exiled Russian and Belarusian journalists
Offering nearly €3 million in funding, this is the second such call following a first edition in 2023. Its main objective is to support the creation of a pan-European platform or network of media hubs that promote a pluralistic media environment.
EU Commission publishes European Media Data Market study 2024-2026
The European Data Market (EDM) Monitoring Tool has been tracking the progression of the European Data Economy since 2013. This tool provides valuable insights and quantitative data on its industry and regional dissemination, significantly influencing European policy strategies in this domain.
Eight news media projects gain €12m EU support
This call aims to support two sets of projects: collaborations between media to stimulate innovation in business and editorial models; and projects that offer funding schemes to support media of particular relevance to democracy and civic participation, to enhance pluralism.
How to do Independent Audits under the Digital Services Act?
Under the Digital Services Act (DSA), Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) must subject themselves to an annual audit, carried out by an independent auditor, to assess their compliance with their DSA obligations and with any commitments undertaken pursuant to codes of conduct and crisis protocols adopted.
New call for proposals supports EU fact-checkers and disinformation debunkers
To create a safer and more trustworthy online environment, the European Union is strongly committed to the fight against disinformation. During the recent crises, fact-checkers have emerged as an integral element in the media value chain, verifying and assessing the credibility of content based on facts and evidence.
Media Freedom Act: MEPs improve protection of journalists and media
In response to growing threats to media freedom and the industry’s viability, MEPs adopted their position on a law to strengthen the transparency and independence of EU media.
Lagardère acquisition by Vivendi cleared by EU Commission, subject to conditions
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Lagardère by Vivendi. The Commission’s decision is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by Vivendi.
EU Commission publishes first-ever European Media Industry Outlook
The European Commission has published the first-ever European Media Industry Outlook, analysing trends in the audiovisual, video game and news media industries.
ERC: Science Journalism Initiative
The ERC wishes to support an organisation or a consortium of organisations to set up a funding scheme that would facilitate 3-5-month stays of journalists at research institutions. The purpose is to give the journalists opportunities to learn and work on in-depth reporting projects by immersing themselves in the research environment and interacting with scientists and scholars.