Deadline: 31-Jul-2026
The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism honours high-quality investigative and in-depth journalism that defends and promotes the foundational values of the European Union. It was established to support press freedom and recognize journalists who contribute to democratic accountability and human rights protection.
The prize is named after Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was known for her work exposing corruption and abuses of power.
Purpose of the Prize
The award focuses on journalism that:
- Promotes human dignity and human rights
- Supports freedom and democracy
- Defends equality and the rule of law
- Strengthens transparency and accountability
- Highlights social justice issues
- Protects fundamental European Union values
Funding and Award Details
- Prize amount: €20,000
- Award frequency: Annual
- Organizer: European Parliament
- Award ceremony: European Parliament, Strasbourg
- Scheduled event: October 2025
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to professional journalists and teams of journalists
- Applicants can be of any nationality
- Submitted work must be published or broadcast in EU member states
- Eligible countries: Media outlets based in any of the 27 European Union member states
- Submissions must be in-depth journalistic work (not brief reports or summaries)
Type of Eligible Work
The prize accepts:
- Investigative journalism
- In-depth reporting
- Analytical feature stories
- Broadcast journalism (TV, radio, digital platforms)
- Cross-border journalistic collaborations
Key Evaluation Focus
Entries are assessed based on:
- Quality and depth of reporting
- Relevance to EU core values
- Impact on public awareness or policy
- Contribution to democracy and human rights protection
- Originality and investigative strength
- Ethical journalism standards
Why the Prize Matters
The prize is important because it:
- Supports press freedom across Europe
- Encourages investigative journalism
- Highlights issues of corruption, rights, and accountability
- Strengthens democratic values in media
- Recognizes journalists working in high-risk or complex environments
- Promotes ethical and independent reporting
Conclusion
The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism is a prestigious European Parliament award that celebrates impactful journalism defending democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. By recognizing investigative and in-depth reporting from across the EU, the prize strengthens press freedom and highlights journalism’s critical role in protecting democratic values.
For more details, visit Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize.