The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) is the largest organisation of journalists in Europe, representing over 320,000 journalists in 73 journalists’ organisations across 45 countries. Established in 1994, the EFJ fights for the social and professional rights of journalists working in all sectors of the media across Europe. They promote and defend the rights to freedom of expression and information as guaranteed by Article 10 of the European convention on human rights.

Through strong trade unions and associations, the EFJ supports its affiliates to foster trade union development, recruit new members, and maintain or create environments in which quality, journalistic independence, pluralism, public service values, and decent work in the media exist. Recognized by the European Union and the Council of Europe, they are the representative voice of journalists in Europe. With their headquarters in Brussels, Belgium and a membership in the Executive Committee of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), the EFJ strives to ensure the well-being of journalists and the protection of their rights