Press Area
The European Newsroom’s press section highlights the main activities of the network and its engagement with EU politicians, stakeholders, experts and fellow journalists. The page provides information about recent activities and offers insights into the topics, discussions and perspectives shaping European affairs.
The European Newsroom and its news agencies engage in a range of activities, including interviews with European Commissioners and other high-ranking EU politicians such the presidents of the European Council and the European Parliament, visits from journalists and media organisations from among others, Croatia, Cyprus, and even the United States, as well as workshops on fact checking and video journalism for its member agencies.
The press section will continue to be updated with new content.
Social media, kids, and AI: interview with European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen
On Friday, October 9, journalists part of the European Newsroom spoke to Virkkunen about the rapid development of artificial intelligence, as well as the EU’s progress in protecting children online.
A new role for Frontex? Interview with Executive Director Hans Leijtens
On Wednesday (September 30), the enr sat down with Frontex chief Hans Leijtens for an interview to talk about the EU agency’s role at the external borders and the aftermath of the migration crisis in Ceuta.
EUconomy closing event: ”Cohesion is not a luxury. It is necessary.”
How does Europe improve everyday life in border regions – and how can journalism make that impact visible? This question was at the centre of the EUconomy – Partnerships4Prosperity closing event at the newsroom of Deutsche Presse-Agentur dpa in Berlin. Representatives from the fields of European policy, academia, Interreg, the projects itself and the media discussed how the concrete results of EU cohesion policy can be communicated clearly and made relevant to regional audiences.
“Climate change is here, and it hurts” — interview with the European Environment Agency’s Executive Director
The enr spoke with European Environment Agency chief about the aftermath of this summer’s heatwaves, droughts and wildfires as the EU seeks to bolster its adaptation to climate change-related disasters.
To enter the EU, or not to enter the EU? Interview with Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner
On Wednesday (July 15), the enr sat down with Brunner for an interview to talk about the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact, ongoing challenges with the new Entry/Exit System, the temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees, and more.
Bridging the Atlantic: US and German journalists discuss EU reporting at the European Newsroom
On Friday, June 26, the European Newsroom once again opened its doors to US journalists visiting Brussels with the RIAS Berlin Commission.
From Dublin to Brussels: European Newsroom meets upcoming Irish EU Presidency
Journalists from European Newsroom member agencies met with two spokespersons of the upcoming Irish EU Presidency in Brussels to talk about its working programme and priorities until the end of 2026.
Can money keep pace with Europe’s defence ambitions? Interview with European Investment Bank chief Nadia Calviño
On June 12, the enr sat down with EIB President Nadia Calviño in Luxembourg to talk about Europe’s drive to ramp up its defence spending amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, and how the EU’s lending arm is responding.
Ukraine, the Western Balkans and the EU’s Enlargement agenda: Interview with MEP David McAllister
On Wednesday, June 3, the European Newsroom sat down with German MEP David McAllister to talk about the opportunities and challenges ahead for countries aspiring to join the EU – in particular Ukraine and the Western Balkans.
Fact-checking in the age of AI: a European Newsroom workshop on verification
On May 27, the European Newsroom organised a webinar about fact-checking and verification, led by Julian Bohne from the German press agency dpa.