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.
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.
Journalists from sub-Saharan Africa visit the European Newsroom
On November 21, a group of 12 journalists from countries in sub-Saharan Africa visited the European Newsroom as part of a visit to Brussels organised by the European External Action Service (EEAS).
Europe cannot become the ‘museum of the world’: Interview with European Council President Charles Michel
On October 24, the European Newsroom sat down with outgoing President of the European Council Charles Michel to talk about his learnings heading the Council, the top priorities – and challenges – for the EU in the future and his next steps.
Youth4Regions meets European Newsroom: Future journalists explore the heart of EU news reporting
A group of 50 aspiring journalists from 31 countries visited the European Newsroom, diving into the project’s mission and getting a behind-the-scenes look at its daily operations.
Fourth Press Pool Trip: enr in Ukraine with Ursula von der Leyen
On Friday, 20 September, the European Newsroom (enr) accompanied European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on her eighth visit to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
After summer: Rentrée at the European Newsroom
On Monday, in true Brussels fashion, the European Newsroom opened its doors inviting its members to a “back-to-business” rentrée at the Residence Palace.
Workshop on artificial intelligence with dpa: how to recognise and use AI in journalism
On September 3, the European Newsroom hosted an online workshop on artificial intelligence, facilitated by dpa. Participants learned about how to use AI tools in their work as (news agency) journalists, as well as how to recognise AI-generated content, such as deepfakes.
S&D delegation visits the European Newsroom
On Thursday, July 4, the European Newsroom welcomed a delegation of international press officers of the Socialists & Democrats group in the European Parliament to its premises at Belga News Agency to show how pan-European journalism cooperation works on the ground.
“Le Compromis”: AFP launched podcast about European Parliament
European Newsroom member agency AFP has launched a podcast ahead of the 2024 European elections, focusing on the EU’s directive on companies’ responsibility to respect human rights and the environment worldwide.