The European Parliament’s Directorate-General for Communication has published a new call for the Media Grants Program, this time with the aim of increasing citizens’ awareness of the role and democratic values of the EU in the run-up to the 2024 European elections. These media actions must have a two-fold objective: 1. Providing regular, reliable, […]
TV and online content
Scope The objective of the support to TV and online content is to increase the capacity of audiovisual producers to develop and produce strong projects with significant potential to circulate throughout Europe and beyond, and to facilitate European and international co-productions within the television and online sector. The action aims to strengthen the independence of […]
Commission refers HUNGARY to the Court of Justice of the EU for failure to comply with EU electronic communications rules
On July 15, the Commission decided to refer Hungary to the Court of Justice for breaching EU telecoms rules with the Hungarian Media Council’s decision to reject Klubradio’s application for the use of radio spectrum on highly questionable grounds. The conditions attached to the use of radio spectrum and procedures to grant, prolong, renew or revoke […]
EU citizens trust traditional media most, new Eurobarometer survey finds
72% of respondents say that they have recently read, seen or heard something about the European Union and 57% about the European Parliament Television dominates as the primary news source (75%) – this is particularly true for older generations Overall, public TV and radio stations are the most trusted news source in the EU (49%), […]
Supporting local and regional news media in face of emerging news deserts
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals to support local and regional media delivering news to underserved communities. Local, regional and community media foster social cohesion and democracy. They increase trust, provide stories of relevance to local communities and ensure political accountability. New consumption habits and falling revenues are nonetheless challenging their business […]
Creative Europe: NEWS-Journalism partnerships
Scope The European news media sectors are facing multiple challenges. The digital transition is having a massive impact on how news is consumed and monetised, changing the value propositions that prevailed in the analogue era. Digitisation has facilitated the publication of news, but it has also intensified competition of content across borders on a global […]
Future News Worldwide 2022 for young media markers
Future News Worldwide 2022 is an international summit for young media makers. Participants will join for 3 hours each day to hear from key note speakers, participate in a pitching workshop and network with other young journalists. The session will be repeated later in the day to allow participation from all time zones. Eligible participants […]
Russia: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on media censorship and crackdown on peaceful anti-war protests
Media censorship imposed by Russian authorities as well as the crackdown on peaceful, anti-war protests in view of the unprovoked and unjustified military invasion of Ukraine is escalating in Russia. Ukraine: Sanctions on Kremlin-backed outlets Russia Today and Sputnik Yesterday, two more of Russia’s most prominent media outlets, Moscow’s Echo and TV Rain, were banned, […]
HORIZON EUROPE Recognition Prize: Influence (Media and Policy)
Expected Outcome One prize of a value of EUR 10 000 will be awarded under this topic. Influence (media and policy): for activities that foster consultation and exchange with citizen groups to raise awareness on a topic, to address a societal challenge or to contribute to an issue in the public debate. These activities can […]