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.

International publications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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