The European Commission’s Youth4Regions initiative assists aspiring journalists and young journalists in learning about what the EU is doing in their area.
Eligibility:
The application criteria are:
- EU or neighbouring country citizenship, (European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) countries (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine*, Syria and Tunisia, as well as Armenia and Azerbaijan), EU candidate countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye and Ukraine) and potential candidates (Georgia, Kosovo**), European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) and the UK.)
- age 18 to 30 years and
- demonstrate a real interest in journalism through studies and/or work experience.
Applications from former participants are not accepted.
Benefits:
- Trainings on journalism and EU Cohesion Policy
- The chance to receive mentorship from established journalists from your country
- Working side by side with renowned journalists during the EU Regions’ Week
- Visits of EU affairs media headquarters and EU institutions
- The unique opportunity to take part as a journalist in European Commission press trips to Member States
- Accommodation, food and travel expenses covered by the European Commission
Requirements:
- Interest in what the EU and Cohesion Policy are doing in your region
- Background in journalism (studies or up to 2 years of experience)
- EU or neighbouring country citizen aged from 18 to 30 years old
- Availability during 7 – 13 October 2023
