Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000562/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Ilhan Kyuchyuk (Renew)
Following the decision of the United States to freeze all US foreign aid, it has become clear that the EU would need to urgently consider measures to limit the outsourcing of and dependence on foreign funding for independent investigative journalism in Europe and neighbouring regions, in line with its commitment to democracy and the rule of law, and to supporting the free media.
The indispensable role of the free media and investigative journalists in shedding light on corruption and cross-border crime and the need to keep public authorities in check and challenge manipulative narratives at a time of rising misinformation underline the urgent need for the EU to immediately step up its efforts to ensure a thriving European investigative journalism ecosystem.
In light of the above:
- 1.What concrete actions would the Commission take to cushion the immediate impact of the announced cuts on independent investigative journalism in Europe?
- 2.What measures is the Commission considering to ensure, as a key priority, consistent long-term support to safeguard quality independent investigative journalism and bridge financing gaps?
Submitted: 6.2.2025