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Creative Europe NEWS 2027: journalism partnerships, media literacy and press freedom

Four Creative Europe NEWS 2027 calls, worth €20.5 million in total, for newsrooms, media associations, NGOs, universities and other organisations that support independent press. A project can receive up to €2.5 million. Deadlines: 20 January–4 February 2027.

Who can apply
Collaborations
Total budget
20.5 million
Funding amount
Collaborations
Submission period
22 October 2026 – 4 February 2027, 17:00 (Brussels time); deadlines: 20 January 2027 for media literacy, 27 January 2027 for press freedom, 4 February 2027 for journalism partnerships (Collaborations and Pluralism)

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Creative Europe NEWS 2027: €20.5 million for the press and media literacy, deadlines in January–February

Who can apply

Collaborations: public, private or non-profit media organisations and related organisations (media associations, training organisations), in a consortium of at least 3 partners from at least 3 countries participating in Creative Europe. Natural persons cannot apply, except self-employed people (e.g. a PFA). Pluralism: intermediary organisations with media experience, alone or in a consortium: media associations, NGOs, non-profit and civil society organisations, public authorities, international organisations, universities, research centres, journalism funds, training organisations. Media literacy: a consortium of at least 3 entities from at least 3 participating countries (media literacy organisations, public authorities, universities and educational institutions, media organisations, research institutes). Press freedom: a consortium of at least 2 entities from 2 eligible countries (non-profit organisations, international organisations, universities and educational institutions, research centres).

What it covers

  • Cross-border media collaborations: sustainable revenue models, professional standards, skills development, journalistic innovation
  • Pluralism: funding schemes for local/regional press, independent and investigative journalism and public-interest news organisations, plus editorial innovation, distribution, audience development, technical tools, training, standards and legal advice
  • Cross-border media literacy projects, especially for adults outside the education system
  • Strengthening society's resilience to disinformation and to information manipulation and interference
  • European rapid response mechanism for press freedom violations: monitoring, legal and practical support for journalists, advocacy missions, awareness campaigns

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Frequently asked questions

What are the deadlines for the Creative Europe NEWS 2027 calls?

All four calls opened on 22 October 2026. The deadlines are: 20 January 2027 for cross-border media literacy, 27 January 2027 for the Rapid Response Mechanism for press freedom violations and 4 February 2027 for Journalism Partnerships (Collaborations and Pluralism). Applications are submitted online only, through the EU Funding & Tenders portal.

How much can you obtain per project?

Collaborations: up to €2 million, with the applicant covering at least 20% of costs. Pluralism: up to €2.5 million, with maximum co-financing of 90%. Media literacy: up to €500,000, with maximum co-financing of 70%. The press freedom mechanism has a single two-year project, with a call budget of €3 million and maximum co-financing of 90%.

What is the total budget of the NEWS 2027 calls?

The combined budget is €20.5 million. Collaborations has €7 million, Pluralism €7 million, cross-border media literacy €3.5 million, and the Rapid Response Mechanism for press freedom €3 million.

Can a Romanian newsroom or PFA apply?

Yes. Under Collaborations, public, private or non-profit media organisations and self-employed people (for example a PFA) can apply, but not natural persons. Applications are made in a consortium of at least 3 partners from at least 3 countries participating in Creative Europe.

Do you need partners from other countries?

Yes. For Collaborations and media literacy, the consortium has at least 3 entities from at least 3 participating countries. The press freedom mechanism requires at least 2 entities from 2 eligible countries. Only under Pluralism can you also apply alone, not just in a consortium.

How long do the projects last?

Projects under the NEWS 2027 calls generally last 24 months. For Pluralism, the estimated start is at the end of 2027.

How long does it take to prepare the application?

It depends on the complexity of the project and the documents you already have. The first step is the eligibility analysis, which tells you what needs to be prepared.

What happens if I do not qualify?

We tell you before any contract is signed, and if another suitable programme exists, we point you to it.

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