Creative Europe 2027 – Media Freedom Rapid Response Mechanism

Category: Media / Rule of law / Journalist safety
EU Programme: Creative Europe – Cross-sectoral / EACEA
Deadline: 27.01.2027

Eligible Western Balkan Partners: Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Montenegro; North Macedonia; Serbia

Main Topics: Press freedom; journalist safety; legal assistance; media pluralism

Short description: 
This call supports an independent Europe-wide rapid response mechanism monitoring media freedom violations and helping journalists under threat. Activities include monitoring, advocacy, legal and practical support, shelter and logistical assistance, and awareness-raising on press freedom.

Why relevant for Western Balkans?
The proposed mechanism is intended to cover Creative Europe participants and candidate countries, including the Western Balkans. Eligible non-profit and research organisations from five Western Balkan partners can explore participation in consortia protecting journalists and media freedom.