€3 million EU funding for a European media freedom festival

Today, the Commission launched a call for proposals for three editions of a European Festival of Journalism and Media Freedom.

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Worth €3 million, this festival is aimed at reinforcing dialogue, cooperation and partnership among journalists, media outlets, civil society organisations and media professionals in the European Union.

The festival will support discussions on the legislation related to media freedom, disinformation, safety of journalists and economic challenges of the sector. It will also help to raise awareness of the crucial and challenging work of journalists, as well as of threats to press freedom in the EU. The festival will provide the possibility to exchange views about the effects of the European Media Freedom Act.

The Commission is calling on interested media organisations, NGOs, editors, publishers, as well as universities and research centres to submit their proposals. The successful applicant will be expected to organise three annual editions of the festival, as well as establish and manage a platform for contributions and discussions.

The deadline for applications is 1 March 2025. Find more details on this call for proposals, including further information on eligibility and important dates.

The festival will contribute to delivering the objectives set out in the Commission's Political Guidelines 2024−2029, with each edition concluding with a set of policy recommendations, key learning and best practices.

Read more about media freedom and pluralism in the EU.

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