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.
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.
Gaza, Ukraine, USA: enr reporters had many questions for Kaja Kallas
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy gave an interview to journalists of the European Newsroom (enr) on 12 February
EU journalism from Zagreb to Brussels: Croatian journalists visit the European Newsroom
On February 6, a group of 8 Croatian journalists from various media organisations visited the European Newsroom.
Third group of African journalists explore European Newsroom in Brussels: focus on innovation and tackling disinformation
On January 30, eleven journalists from four sub-Saharan African countries visited the European Newsroom in Brussels as part of a trip organised by the European External Action Service (EEAS).
Second visit of French-speaking journalists from African countries at the European Newsroom
On December 5, a group of 9 journalists from countries in sub-Saharan Africa visited the European Newsroom as part of a trip to Brussels organised by the European External Action Service (EEAS).
Exclusive briefing with the incoming Polish Presidency of the EU Council
On December 2, the incoming Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union hosted a background briefing in Brussels exclusively for the European Newsroom (enr) .
Mastering mobile journalism with AFP: A three-day hands-on workshop in Brussels
From November 20 to 22 the European Newsroom hosted a three-day workshop focussing on mobile journalism. Facilitated by Laurent Kalfala of Agence France-Presse (AFP), participants learned how to plan, shoot and edit content solely with their smartphones.