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.
Press pool trip: enr in Scotland with Ursula von der Leyen as EU and US reach trade deal
The European Newsroom (enr) accompanied European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on a visit to Scotland as she met with US President Donald Trump to discuss transatlantic trade.
All eyes on the MFF: Press Breakfast with the President of the European Committee of the Regions
On Thursday, July 17, the European Newsroom (enr) received the President of the European Committee of the Regions, Kata Tüttő, at its offices in Brussels for a press breakfast meeting with enr and non-enr journalists.
Of Pride and platforms: enr interview with EU Commissioner Michael McGrath
From the rule of law in individual EU member states to cheap imports from China: there was a lot to discuss when the European Newsroom sat down for an interview with EU Commissioner Michael McGrath on July 1.
Cypriot journalists visit the European Newsroom
On June 25, a group of Cypriot journalists from different media organisations visited the European Newsroom in Brussels.
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.