Sustainable paths to media viability - Horizon Europe : European Commission - Euro-Mediterranean Network of Women Journalists

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

3 August 2026

Sustainable paths to media viability – Horizon Europe : European Commission

Author:Zeineb Haj Slimane

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:

Reinforced digital transformation of the news media industry by facilitating the development of new business models, contributing to a more resilient and inclusive democracies.
Citizens, particularly those facing systemic disadvantages, are empowered and better equipped to make informed decisions, and news media’s role as contributor to a healthy, reinvigorated and fair democracy is enhanced.
Stronger engagement with emerging media creators (such as influencers and other online content producers) to promote transparency and accountability in their role in sharing information, and to foster reliance on trustworthy media sources.

DEADLINE: 23 September, 2026 at 4 pm (CET) ; 5 pm (Brussels time)

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