Strengthening Arts and Cultural Journalism: EU Insights, Accuracy & Impact

Registration and access to the virtual room

Welcome & Introduction
Introduction of speakers and participants, overview of the objectives and structure of the session

EU Insights, Accuracy and Impact

Understanding the EU Landscape

• Main EU institutions
• How they function and interact
• Where to find accurate, up-to-date institutional information

Interpreting EU Initiatives

• How to read and contextualise EU policy texts, press releases and programmes
• Linking initiatives to broader policy goals and political context
• Short examples from recent EU actions

Media Literacy & Disinformation in Reporting

• Typical pitfalls and narratives around EU policy
• Good practices to avoid misinformation and disinformation
• Tools and checks for verifying sources and claims

Producing Accessible & Engaging Cultural Policy Journalism

• Translating complex institutional language into clear storytelling
• Framing cultural policy stories for diverse audiences
• Accessibility tips (language, formats, inclusivity)

Q&A and Participant Challenges

• Open the floor for questions to the speakers
• Participants share their own reporting challenges on EU cultural issues

Peer Networking Moment & Closing

• Informal networking and exchange between participants
• Encouraging future collaborations and peer support
• Final takeaways, resources, and next steps