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It aims to enhance the quantity, quality and impact of such reporting, in as many languages and EU countries as possible and particularly where this offer is scarce. Part of the support is specifically dedicated to set up an international AV news service in Hungarian.
Applicants are expected to produce and disseminate audiovisual content using both traditional and new media formats and distribution channels. They must adhere to European editorial standards, implement a shared pan-European branding and outreach strategy, and encourage exchanges of opinions and debates on key topics affecting European citizens.
The call for proposals is split into 2 different topics described below. Both topics address news media organisations specialising on EU affairs and delivering audiovisual content. Applicants can apply to either one or the two topics, although in the latter case they must fill in separate proposals. The call is open to both single applicants and consortia, and organisations and activities must be established in EU member states.
The selected projects should start in October 2024 and range between 12 and 14 months.
Topic 1: Production and broadcasting of programmes and reports on EU affairs, including activities and policies of the EU institutions
This action aims to increase the coverage and availability of audiovisual and digital news content on EU affairs from European perspectives. It aims to fund one proposal with an €8 million grant (co-financing rate of maximum 95%).
Proposals should include a multiplatform strategy combining daily and weekly TV programmes, content for digital and social media platforms and live broadcasts, among other. Proposals must outline the production methods, duration, frequency, editorial and technical aspects, number of languages and dissemination strategies. Projects should result in a common content offer available in at least 5 EU languages and several member states under a common EU identity, branding and professional editorial arrangements.
Topic 2: News services in languages with limited coverage of EU affairs and/or where the diversity of EU news content can improve
This action aims to increase the coverage and availability of audiovisual and digital content on EU affairs in EU countries where media pluralism, market plurality and content diversity can improve. It is budgeted at €3 million (co-financing rate of maximum 95%) and aims to fund one proposal. Applicants are reminded that offers need to include an international AV news service in Hungarian, and potentially adding other languages.
Proposals should focus on establishing and/or maintaining an EU international audiovisual news service specialised on EU affairs and delivering 24/7 content.. Proposals must include a detailed description of the linguistic service/s, including the teams, editorial arrangements, physical premises and distribution and dissemination methods.
Background information
This call for proposals is part of the Multimedia Actions, funding general EU information, news and programmes for the public from a European perspective. Their aim is to increase the visibility of the EU institutions’ work, the decisions taken and the steps involved in building the EU.
The Commission publishes annual financing decisions, constituting the annual work programme for the implementation of Multimedia Actions. The 2024 Financing Decision includes a call covering Pan-EU audiovisual reporting.
Further information
- The call for proposals, application forms and all relevant documents are available below.
- Questions can be sent to CNECT-NEWSMEDIA@ec.europa.eu until 16 May 2024. All questions and answers will be published, anonymously, on this page.
- For an overview of other grant opportunities for news media, see updates on this page.
- You can subscribe to receive automatic updates whenever articles related to media are publish on CNECT’s website.
- Overview of news media projects.
If reading in another language, consult the English original for call documents.