European Press Prize

06/08/2026

, , Luděk Stavinoha and their team won our Migration Journalism Award 2026 for a powerful investigation into the dire conditions faced by unaccompanied children in Greece’s refugee camps. Published by , and .kollektiv, the project exposed systemic neglect through FOI documents, on-the-ground evidence and testimonies.

Read their investigation via the link in bio.

28/07/2026

and Willem Feenstra won our Distinguished Reporting Award 2026 for a powerful investigation into the deliberate killing of children in Gaza.

Read their deeply moving work via the link in bio.

22/07/2026

✨ Our 2026 Year Report is now available! It reflects on a season shaped by change, growth, and a shared commitment to quality journalism.

Inside you’ll find highlights from the past year, key statistics, our 2026–2030 strategic framework, financial updates, and a look back at this season’s Winners, Runners-Up, and Nominees.

A sincere thank you to everyone who made this season possible — our Nominees, Winners, Jury members, Partners, supporters, and the wider Prize Community. Here’s to another year of celebrating outstanding journalism!

Link to the full report in bio.

09/07/2026

🤔 What does it take to select Europe's best journalism?

Our newly published 2026 Jury Report offers a behind-the-scenes look at the European Press Prize selection process, from hundreds of submissions to this year's Winners and Runners-Up.

The report also shares the Jury's reflections on every shortlisted project, highlighting the outstanding reporting, investigation and storytelling that shaped this year's Awards.

📖 Read the 2026 Jury Report:

Each year the European Press Prize publishes a comprehensive Jury Report showcasing the Jury’s thoughts on each shortlisted and winning piece.

18/06/2026

And some more impressions from the European Press Prize Lisbon 2026! 💫

We kicked off our evening programme with a a live journalism journey through Lisbon’s history, flavour and some of the challenges the city faces by Mensagem de Lisboa, led by the wonderful Catarina Carvalho. Afterwards, our Award ceremony commenced and we were proud to announce our 2026 Winners and Runners-up and to honour our 2026 Laureates. 🎉

We had an unforgettable time at the beautiful Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian

12/06/2026

At the heart of the European Press Prize Lisbon 2026 was a belief that quality journalism is strengthened through conversation and peer-to-peer exchange. Throughout our ‘Collective conscience: A case for the human perspective’ programme, journalists from across Europe gathered to share experiences, challenge assumptions and reflect on the responsibilities their work carries in a time of political uncertainty, technological change and growing pressure on public trust. 💬

During ‘Collective conscience’ we tried to create space for journalists and attendees to think together about what quality journalism can be, what journalistic standards mean in a changing political and media landscape, and why the human perspective still matters.

Read more about the discussions and take-aways of the programme here: https://www.europeanpressprize.com/connection-collaboration-and-trust-what-journalism-still-depends-on/

09/06/2026

Some impressions from our day programme 'Collective conscience: A case for the human perspective' during the European Press Prize Lisbon 2026 last week! 💫

Collective conscience brought together journalists from all corners of Europe who contributed to our mission of fostering a European conversation on quality journalism by sharing their work and exchanging ideas with our audience. We owe them all a huge thank you!

Stay tuned for a deep dive into all programme elements which we will publish in our next blog by the end of this week 👀

Photo credits go to the wonderful Bárbara Monteiro

08/06/2026

✨ We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all of the European Press Prize 2026 Runners-up!

Across countries, formats and subjects, these remarkable works of journalism demonstrate the depth and determination that reporting demands. They investigate abuses of power, make space for lives and experiences too often overlooked, examine the forces transforming our societies, and ask questions that matter far beyond the moment of publication.

A European Press Prize Runner-up is a special mention by the Judges – a recognition of work that has stood out for its quality, relevance and impact. Each of these pieces has made an important contribution to public understanding. Each reminds us why quality journalism matters. This is a collection of stories pursued with rigour and courage that expose what has been hidden, challenge indifference, bring complexity to public debate and ensure that significant realities are not allowed to disappear from view.

To all the journalists behind this year’s Runner-up projects: thank you for continuing to report, document and explain, often in circumstances that make this work increasingly difficult. Your commitment to journalism and to the audiences it serves is deeply valued.

We encourage everyone to explore the European Press Prize 2026 Runners-up and read the outstanding projects recognised this year. The subjects are diverse, the approaches are distinctive, and the impact is lasting.