European news goes beyond the EU, and beyond the UK's closest neighbours, so seeking out new perspectives will give you additional context to improve your own reporting.

Perhaps another country has successfully tackled a problem that your community is struggling with, or maybe you will find that a development you are reporting on locally is part of a Europe-wide trend.

Below we have rounded up, in no particular order, a range of publications to follow if you want to stay up to date with what is happening in Europe. Each of them provides local reporting, with many offering analysis, investigations or features alongside news updates and a wide choice of podcasts and newsletters.

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International publications

Deutsche Welle (DW)

  • Ownership: German public broadcaster (state-funded)
  • Editorial focus: German, European and global news, analysis and features
  • Business model: Public funding, B2B services, sponsored content, advertising
  • Language/target audience: Multilingual (32 languages including English); global audience

France24

  • Ownership: France Médias Monde (state-owned)
  • Editorial focus: French, European and global news, breaking news, video, analysis
  • Business model: Public funding, advertising, content licensing
  • Language/target audience: Multilingual (21 languages including English); global audience

Le Monde in English

  • Ownership: Groupe Le Monde (French media group)
  • Editorial focus: French, international and European news, politics, analysis
  • Business model: Paid print and digital subscriptions, advertising
  • Language/target audience: English; global audience

SwissInfo

  • Ownership: Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (public, independent)
  • Editorial focus: Swiss news, international affairs, culture, geopolitics
  • Business model: Public funding, content partnerships – the Swiss government proposed discontinuing funding in 2027, though the Swiss Senate voted to block the cut in December 2025; the matter remains unresolved, pending a vote in the House of Representatives
  • Language/target audience: Multilingual (10 languages including English); global audience

Europe-wide

The European Correspondent

  • Ownership: Journalist-led co-operative, collaborative network of 140+ journalists across Europe
  • Editorial focus: Pan-European news, cross-border investigations, European society and politics
  • Business model: Reader-supported (subscriptions, donations), grants (including from European Commission), transparent funding model
  • Language/target audience: English; for readers interested in European affairs, especially journalists and engaged citizens

Politico Europe

  • Ownership: Axel Springer SE (German media group)
  • Editorial focus: European politics, policy, EU institutions, national affairs - known for in-depth policy analysis and exclusive reporting
  • Business model: Freemium (free + Pro subscriptions), advertising, events
  • Language/target audience: English; policy professionals, journalists, decision-makers

EUObserver

  • Ownership: Under new ownership having recently been acquired by journalist-owned Dennik N, transitioning from a non-profit to a limited company
  • Editorial focus: EU affairs and decisions, democracy, human rights, policy
  • Business model: Free access, donations, foundation grants - aiming to be fully reader-funded
  • Language/target audience: English; EU professionals, journalists, engaged public

Euronews

  • Ownership: Majority owned by Alpac Capital – investigations have linked Alpac to Hungarian state funding networks
  • Editorial focus: European and global news, dedicated 'Euronews' verticals on environment, travel, innovation, culture, business and health
  • Business model: Advertising, commercial services (syndication, partnerships)
  • Language/target audience: Multilingual (17 languages including English); general public

Brussels Signal

  • Ownership: Remedia Europe SRL (led by Patrick Egan; reporting suggests links to Hungarian state-adjacent funding networks)
  • Editorial focus: Eurosceptic stance towards EU politics and policy; news, commentary and opinion
  • Business model: Advertising, events, subscriptions
  • Language/target audience: English; aimed at readers interested in EU affairs, policy, and alternative perspectives

The New World

  • Ownership: Independent
  • Editorial focus: Launched in the Brexit aftermath to offer a pro-European perspective on Britain's withdrawal from the EU. Has recently rebranded from The New European to move beyond Brexit and focus on broader international political and cultural affairs
  • Business model: Paid print/digital subscriptions, advertising
  • Language/target audience: English; pro-European, politically engaged readers

Are We Europe

  • Ownership: Non-profit media collective
  • Editorial focus: Cross-border European stories, long-form features and data-driven storytelling
  • Business model: Merchandise store, memberships, foundation funding, branded content
  • Language/target audience: English; readers interested in European identity and storytelling

Specialist

Sifted

  • Ownership: Sifted Media Ltd (independent, initially backed by Financial Times, ScaleUp Capital largest shareholder following a £4m investment in 2021)
  • Editorial focus: European tech, startup, innovation and investment ecosystem
  • Business model: Freemium (free + Pro, including proprietary sector data), events, sponsorships
  • Language/target audience: English; tech professionals, entrepreneurs, investors