MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – US influencing of media in the EU through USAID – E-001047/2025

Question for written answer  E-001047/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Barbara Bonte (PfE)

Following US President Trump’s decision last February to suspend USAID’s activities, it came to light that said organisation, which is tasked with providing funds for development and emergency aid, has also paid out considerable sums of money to the media in Europe in recent years.

• 1.Has the Commission launched an investigation into this unacceptable US influence on European media?
• 2.Which EU media outlets, independent or otherwise, have received funds from USAID?
• 3.What measures does the Commission envisage to prevent the funding of European media by third countries?

Submitted: 11.3.2025