The European Parliament on 4 May opened submissions for the sixth edition of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism, an annual award recognising outstanding reporting that upholds the European Union’s core values.
The prize, awarded each year around 16 October—the anniversary of the हत्या of Daphne Caruana Galizia—honours journalism that promotes human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and human rights.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said the award remains a symbol of support for journalists facing intimidation and violence. She stressed that press freedom is fundamental to safeguarding democracy and that the prize recognises those who continue to expose the truth under difficult conditions.
The competition is open to professional journalists and teams of any nationality, provided their work has been published or broadcast by media organisations based in one of the EU’s 27 member states. Entries must demonstrate in-depth reporting aligned with the Union’s foundational principles.
An independent jury comprising representatives from media and civil society across the EU, alongside major European journalism associations, will select the winning entry. The award includes a €20,000 prize and will be presented in October.
The initiative forms part of the Parliament’s broader efforts to defend media freedom and pluralism. In recent years, MEPs have advanced key legislation, including the European Media Freedom Act, which entered into force in 2024, and the Anti-SLAPP Directive, adopted in 2024 and due for transposition by May 2026.
