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European Press Prize

European Press Prize is a prestigious European journalism award that annually recognises outstanding, pioneering, and socially relevant journalistic work. The prize promotes high standards in investigative journalism, impactful storytelling, and cross-border collaboration within the European media sector.

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European Press Prize emphasises independent journalism

5.6.2026 - The Guardian

The opinion piece cites the European Press Prize as an organisation that recognises and promotes high-quality independent journalism. It presents the award as an important counterbalance to disinformation and political pressure on the media.

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European Press Prize judges discuss the future of journalism

16.4.2026 - International Journalism Festival

At IJF Perugia, judges from the European Press Prize discuss the trends shaping the future of journalism. The panel explores innovation, editorial quality, and the evolving role of journalism across Europe.

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Bárbara Monteiro/European Press Prize

Director Jennifer Athanasiou-Prins on European journalism

8.4.2026 - Spotify (Backlight)

In this podcast, Jennifer Athanasiou-Prins discusses the role of the European Press Prize in strengthening independent journalism across Europe. She discusses how the prize showcases excellence in journalism for a broad audience.

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Dawid Zuchowicz/European Press Prize

European Press Prize unveils its 2025 shortlist at IJF Perugia

10.4.2025 - International Journalism Festival

At the International Journalism Festival, the European Press Prize presents its 2025 shortlist. Two journalists briefly present their previously nominated investigation, offering audiences insight into some of Europe’s most innovative and impactful reporting.

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Bárbara Monteiro/European Press Prize

European Press Prize honours Europe’s best journalism of 2024

10.6.2024 - Media Development Investment Fund

Media Development Investment Fund & Media highlights the winners of the 2024 European Press Prize. The award-winning investigations cover migration, environmental issues, corruption, and human rights, demonstrating the impact of independent journalism.

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Daniel Vegel/European Press Prize

European Press Prize makes quality journalism visible

14.5.2024 - Crikey

Crikey highlights the European Press Prize as one of the world’s leading journalism awards, recognising innovative and impactful reporting. The prize helps elevate outstanding journalism on the international stage.

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Potential winners of press prize presented in Perugia

19.4.2024 - International Journalism Festival

At the International Journalism Festival, the European Press Prize presents its 2024 shortlist while shortlisted journalists discuss their investigations. The session showcases some of Europe’s most important journalism of the year.

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New directors wants to expand European Press Prize

7.3.2024 - Stichting Democratie & Media

In an interview with Stichting Democratie & Media, Jennifer Athanasiou-Prins outlines her vision for the future of the European Press Prize. She highlights how the award makes independent journalism more resilient, the growing importance of collaboration, and how propaganda is filtered out.

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European Press Prize director steps down after ten years

27.9.2023 - Villamedia

Villamedia reports on the departure of the European Press Prize’s director after a decade of leadership. During his tenure, the prize grew into a widely recognised platform for excellence in European journalism.

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Emerging journalism initiatives showcased at EPP

19.5.2023 - Crikey

Crikey explores how the European Press Prize recognises both established and emerging news organisations. The award encourages journalistic innovation while increasing international visibility for new media ventures.

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Bárbara Monteiro/European Press Prize

European Press Prize highlights innovative news organisations

28.6.2022 - The Irish Times

The article references the European Press Prize in the context of innovative European journalism initiatives. The award is presented as recognition for news organisations developing sustainable journalism models.

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