The European Commission has launched a call for proposals for three editions of a European festival of journalism and media freedom. With a budget of €3 million, this festival “is aimed at reinforcing dialogue, cooperation and partnership among journalists, media outlets, civil society organisations and media professionals in the European Union”. In line with the Commission’s guidelines, the festival will support “discussions on the legislation related to media freedom, disinformation, safety of journalists and economic challenges of the sector. It will also help to raise awareness of the crucial and challenging work of journalists, as well as of threats to press freedom in the EU”. The festival “will provide the possibility to exchange views about the effects of the European Media Freedom Act”. The Commission calls on interested media, NGOs, editors, publishers, universities and research centres to submit their proposals. “The successful applicant will be expected to organise three annual editions of the festival, as well as establish and manage a platform for contributions and discussions”. The deadline for the submission of applications is 1 March 2025. Further information on eligibility and important dates for this call for proposals can be found online. “The festival will contribute to delivering the objectives set out in the Commission’s Political Guidelines 2024−2029”.