European Union is currently accepting applications for its Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About European Union - Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism
The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism (hereinafter, the Prize) was launched on 16 October 2020 as a tribute to the Maltese anti-corruption investigative journalist and blogger who was assassinated in a car bomb attack in 2017.The Prize, with the support of the European Parliament, will be awarded annually to in-depth journalism pieces undertaken by EU-based professional journalists.
Benefits of European Union - Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism
The winner will benefit from the following items:
- An annual single prize of €20,000
- The European Parliament will cover the winner’s travel expenses to attend the Award Ceremony.
- The winner receives public recognition at a high-level ceremony in Strasbourg.
European Union - Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism Requirements
Who can apply for this Prize?
- Open to professional journalists or teams of any nationality
- Journalistic work must be published or broadcast by media based in the EU
- Entries must be published/broadcast between September 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026
- Entries can be submitted by authors themselves or by media organizations on their behalf
- Multiple entries allowed (must be submitted separately)
Application Date and Process
- Submit applications through the online platform by July 31, 2026, 12 PM (CEST)
- Entries may be in any official EU language, but must include a 500-word English summary.
- Separate application forms are required for multiple entries
Application Deadline
31 July, 2026
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