UNBOXING THE EU: a practical guide to help journalists report about the EU

EU NEIGHBOURS east, in collaboration with the European External Action Service (EEAS), the European Council, and the European Parliament, has developed a practical guide aimed to help journalists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Belarus, Moldova, and Ukraine better understand the structure and functions of EU institutions.

The guide also provides insights into the EU’s enlargement policy and decision-making processes. Additionally, it includes valuable audiovisual resources, press contacts, advice on accreditation and press requests.

This comprehensive guide consolidates essential information on EU reporting rules and media opportunities. Moreover, with editions in Armenian, Azerbaijani, Georgian, Ukrainian, Romanian, and Russian, it is the first regional guide of its kind that can serve as a reference for translation of the names of institutions, high-level officials’ positions, legislative acts, and EU policies.

Primarily targeted at young journalists and news reporters, the guide is also a valuable resource for media relations specialists preparing journalists for high-level interviews, study visits, media trips, and briefings. 

The content is based on a media survey, conducted by EU NEIGHBOURS east among its media partners, to indicate key topics for clarification and emphasis in an explainer.

This guide aims to strengthen the connection between EU institutions and media outlets in the Eastern Partner region and to equip media professionals with the tools to better inform their audiences about EU policies and cooperation, with a particular focus on the EU enlargement process for candidate countries.

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