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Exclusive briefing with the incoming Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU
On June 19, the incoming Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union hosted a background briefing in Brussels exclusively for the European Newsroom (enr).
US journalists visit the European Newsroom
Interest in the European Newsroom is growing not only in Europe but also in other parts of the world. On June 17, ten journalists from the United States of America visited the enr in Brussels to gain a clear understanding of how the 23 news agencies involved in the project collaborate.
“Question Corner” goes European Parliament: interview with MEP Katarina Barley
German MEP Katarina Barley sat down with the European Newsroom (enr) to talk about threats to EU democracy and consumer rights in the first ‘Question Corner – EP Edition’.
Navigating the EU institutions and mastering EU news reporting: a two-day workshop in Brussels
On May 14 and 15, the European Newsroom hosted a two-day workshop explaining the basics of the EU institutions and how to cover them as a journalist. Facilitated by Yacine Le Forestier from AFP, participants learned how to identify and find reliable sources, navigate complex communication channels and draft EU news stories.
“We have to insist on rules” for AI regulation: EESC President Oliver Röpke sits down with the enr
On April 25, the European Newsroom hosted Oliver Röpke, President of the European Economic and Social Committee. For our new video format “Question Corner”, Röpke laid out what is needed to fight disinformation in the EU.
EU integration “a huge responsibility”: Interview with EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos
On April 15, 2025, the European Newsroom (enr) sat down with European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, to talk about the geopolitical significance of EU enlargement and the outlook for EU candidate countries to join the bloc.
European Parliament Press and Spokespersons’ Units exchange with European Newsroom correspondents on reporting and media access
The European Newsroom welcomed the European Parliament Press and Spokespersons’ Units for a networking event with its correspondents to get to know each other, boost access and improve reporting.
Full independence from Russian fossil fuels “not an uncomplicated matter”: Interview with EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen
On March 18, 2025, the European Newsroom (enr) sat down with European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, to talk about energy affordability, independence, and the geopolitics of supply chains.
Fourth group of African journalists explore European Newsroom in Brussels: Navigating a digital newsroom and the impact of artificial intelligence
On February 28, thirteen journalists from six sub-Saharan African countries visited the European Newsroom in Brussels as part of a trip organised by the European External Action Service (EEAS).
Fifth Press Pool Trip: enr in Ukraine on third-anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion
The European Newsroom (enr) accompanied European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other Commissioners on a visit to Ukraine to mark the third-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country.