Ambassador Carsten Grønbech-Jensen, Denmark’s EU representative, answered numerous questions from 100 accredited correspondents during an ApiHour. Appreciation is extended to the Résidence Palace for hosting the event on short notice. ApiHours are brief, lasting 60 minutes, focusing on direct and concise inquiries.
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API-IPA responds to European Commission decision on press embargo access
API-IPA takes note of the European Commission’s reply to to the European Ombudsman. However, correspondents regret the Commission’s decision to abolish embargoed distributions for Euro indicators rather than address legitimate concerns through sensible reform.
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Solidarity with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
The Brussels-based Foreign Correspondents Association (API-IPA) stands in full solidarity with the journalists and staff of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) during this difficult period. Many of its committed staff have worked here in Brussels. The recent decision to terminate funding for RFE/RL, as part of broader cuts to the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), represents a serious setback for independent journalism and the principles of press freedom.
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Statement of Solidarity with the White House Correspondents’ Association
API-IPA stands in full solidarity with the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) in the face of actions that threaten the independence of a free press in the US. Sidelining the WHCA from decisions concerning access to the White House press pool is troubling and sets a dangerous precedent. As the organization representing the professional interests […]
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Newcomers’ briefing
A heartfelt thank you to the spokespersons and press officers from the European Commission, Council of the European Union, European Parliament, and NATO, as well as to all correspondents who participated in API’s latest newcomers’ briefing. Since 2014, we’ve been organizing these sessions to support newly arrived colleagues, and we deeply appreciate the continued engagement. A special acknowledgment to the Residence Palace and Isabelle Hoberg for their outstanding hospitality.
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ApiHour: Trump’s mastery of tabloid narrative
“Trump is a master of tabloid narrative, in a tactical way. This is a person who has no shame,” says Dr. Helena Chmielewska-Szlajfer during a timely ApiHour on politics in online tabloids.
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IN MEMORIAM: ANTONIO FORESI (1938-2024)
We are saddened to announce the passing of our member Antonio Foresi on September 20. Antonio served as a correspondent for Italian broadcaster RAI for a quarter of a century, from 1976 to 2001. Born in Livorno in 1938, Antonio witnessed World War II, the post-war peace of 1945, and later traveled across Europe with his father during the formative years of the European Community, a journey he reflected on in his 2021 book L’ABC dell’Europa.
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Esther Herrera new Api Council member
The International Press Association API-IPA is pleased to announce that Spanish API members have appointed Esther Herrera Caro as their representative on the API-IPA Council. Esther replaces longtime Api council member and former vice-president Griselda Pastor who has had to step down due to illness. Esther has worked for several Spanish and international media for over ten years, mainly for France 24 and RFI Spanish.
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The general assembly of the International Press Association API-IPA today elected Swedish journalist Christian Ernhede, senior correspondent for ENDS (Environmental Data Services), and an API member since 2019, as vice-president.
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ApiHour on Hungarian presidency – 18 June
Our next ApiHour is with Hungarian permanent representative Balint Ódor on Tuesday 18 June at 5pm sharp. ApiHour’s are open to all 800 or so EU-accredited journalists, Api members or not. The Hungarian EU ambassador will be detailing how the presidency will tackle the crucial issues for the EU, including wars in Ukraine and Gaza, […]