Participation – Youth4Regions journalism competition

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:

• 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;

• Aged 18 to 30 years old at the time of the programme (10-16 October 2026);

• 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