The Youth4Regions journalism competition invites young aspiring journalists to submit original works on projects co-funded by cohesion policy funds and the European Solidarity Fund (EUSF) in the form of articles, photos and video or audio reports.
Requirements
Participants must be:
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Citizens of any EU Member State or EU neighbouring country , with an interest in what the EU and Cohesion Policy are doing in their region;
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Aged 18 to 30 years old at the time of the programme (10-16 October 2026);
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Demonstrating a real interest in a journalistic career through studies and/or work/ volunteering experience, with a maximum of 3 years full-time work experience after graduating.
How to participate
This year, entries are accepted in four formats: written journalism, video journalism, radio journalism and photojournalism.
Benefits
- Being invited to cover the EU Regions’ Week in Brussels (10-16 October 2026), working side by side with renowned journalists, with accommodation, food and travel expenses covered by the European Commission;
- Training sessions on journalism and EU Cohesion Policy;
- Mentorship and networking with established journalists;
- Study visits to EU affairs media headquarters and EU institutions;
- The opportunity to be shortlisted for the Megalizzi-Niedzielski Prize;
- The chance to become a Cohesion Correspondent 2027 covering EU policy on the ground during an all-expenses-paid two-week reporting mission.
Deadline: 7 July 2026
For more information: European Commission
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