Giacomo Galardini 
Arena for Journalism in Europe has launched the Arena Papers, a new series of articles reflecting on journalism practice in our time. Written by and for journalism practitioners, the series aims to foster discussion and development in the field of in-depth, collaborative, and investigative journalism. We believe there is a need for reflection on the … Read more
At Arena for Journalism in Europe, our mission is to support cross-border collaborative and investigative journalism that fosters democracy, mutual understanding, and critical thought across Europe. In line with this mission, we have decided to transition away from X (formerly Twitter). Our decision is driven by ethical concerns, including X’s promotion of dubious and hateful … Read more
The Forever Lobbying Project sheds light on the PFAS industry’s organized efforts to weaken an EU proposal to ban “forever chemicals.” These toxic substances, found in everyday products, are linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and infertility. In close collaboration with scientists, the findings of the cross-border team of journalists reached an analysis estimating that, without … Read more
Arena for Journalism in Europe has developed two modules for the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) “Covering Cohesion Policy in Europe” (COPE). The course, launched by the European Commission in collaboration with six European universities and the European Journalism Training Association, addresses gaps in journalism education about the European Union and its Cohesion Policy. Arena’s modules … Read more
On Thursday, 28 November, the Journalism Value Report was presented at Publix in Berlin. This comprehensive study – conducted by Netzwerk Recherche, the German Association of Investigative Journalists – maps the state of independent public interest media in Europe, drawing on responses from 174 newsrooms across 31 countries. The report highlights the diversity of the … Read more
The Alfred Töpfer Stiftung, in partnership with Arena for Journalism in Europe, invites journalists from across Europe to apply for the sixth edition of the European Collaborative Journalism Programme (ECJP). This unique fellowship fosters cross-border collaboration and equips participants with the tools and networks needed for impactful investigative reporting. Designed for European junior and mid-career … Read more
The third edition of the Climate Arena Conference, organized by Arena for Journalism in Europe through the Arena Climate Network, has wrapped up in Bologna. This year’s conference was sold out, bringing over 200 journalists, researchers, and environmental experts together to build impactful climate journalism and cross-border collaboration. Highlights from Two Days of Engagement and Collaboration … Read more
The Logistics Coordinator will support Arena on a number of logistical tasks across the organisation, but the key area is event organisation. Arena hosts two annual conferences: the Dataharvest conference in Mechelen, Belgium, a gathering for investigative journalists from across Europe, and Climate Arena, a location-rotating conference for climate journalists. Arena is a young organisation … Read more
The Forever Pollution Project, an extensive investigation into the contamination of European sites with toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, has been shortlisted for the IJ4EU Impact Award 2024. The project is one of 10 nominees selected by independent evaluators organized by the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom, a partner in the IJ4EU … Read more
The Investigative Journalism for Europe (IJ4EU) fund has launched two new calls for proposals, offering significant grants to support cross-border investigative journalism. Journalists and freelancers can apply for funding through both the Investigation Support Scheme or the Freelancer Support Scheme. The Investigation Support Scheme offers up to €50,000 for teams of journalists — including newsrooms … Read more