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API-IPA @apibrussels stands in solidarity with the journalists and staff of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) as the Trump administration terminates its funding, a setback for independent journalism and the principles of press freedom. More at api-ipa.org.

API-IPA @apibrussels expresses solidarity with the White House Correspondents' Association over the Trump administration's actions to limit access to White House press briefings and pools, that threatens the independence of a free press in the US. More at api-ipa.org

For the next six months, the 🇵🇱 presidency will support actions that strengthen European security. If you want to learn more about the 6-month programme, visit ➡️poland25.eu #poland25eu

Our last midday in the @EU_Commission press room. Thank you! Merci à tous! Good luck, bonne chance, et au revoir!

À Montréal, les forces de l’ordre sur consigne de l’Élysée ont empêché des journalistes du pool TV français de couvrir un bain de foule en partie hostile au Président. L’APP conteste cette interdiction d’accéder à une scène publique qui va à l’encontre de la liberté d’informer.

API is saddened to announce the passing of former member Antonio Foresi, on September 20. Antonio (86) was correspondent for Italian broadcaster RAI from 1976 to 2001, and served for years as representative of the Italian press on the API Council. More on bit.ly/3XGVvx0

The European External Action service (EEAS) has a vacancy for an Arabic speaking spokesperson/communication officer, for its outreach to the Arab world. More info on eeas.europa.eu/eeas/eeas-vaca…

Euractiv is looking for a health reporter to join its Brussels office. Ideally, you would be able to start before the end of August. jobs.euractiv.com/job/health-jou…

Permanent Representative @odor_balint was the special guest of @apibrussels’ API Hour, where he presented the #HU24EU priorities & programme to an audience of over 100 Brussels-based journalists. The Hungarian Presidency is fast approaching, and journalists are well aware of this.

API's efforts to bring about change to NATO's disputed accreditation policy have paid off. NATO has now decided that journalists whose annual accreditation 2024 was initially rejected because they did not regularly visit NATO HQ in 2023, will get their annual accreditation back.

🚨The New York Times seeks a new Brussels bureau chief🚨 News on my next role soon, but, for now, spread the word! It's been such a privilege to have done this job, in this moment, for this paper. I can't wait to see what the next person does with it nytimes.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/INYT/job…

🚨Great job alert! Reuters is expanding coverage of European security with a new correspondent post based in Brussels. Come and join a fantastic team! careers.thomsonreuters.com/us/en/job/JREQ…

Seminar on restoring rule of law in Poland, on Monday 20 May at Polish permanent representation, with justice minister Adam Bodnar, EU minister Adam Szłapka and several NGO's. Minister Bodnar will brief the press at around 15:45-16:15h. Registration at tinyurl.com/59vu5cr9

Assoc. Prof. Serkan Bulut of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel clic.research.vub.be/serkan-bulut is doing a scientific study on Journalism and Artificial Intelligence. He is looking for journalists willing to share their opinions of and experiences with AI. Contact: serkanbulut1@yahoo.com

API-IPA organizes a training for API members on ‘Digital Security for Journalists’, together with Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Tuesday 23 April 9:30-12:00, in the Residence Palace. Registration required, places are limited. Info at tinyurl.com/4aap8jp2.

Numerous colleagues have had their annual NATO press accreditation withdrawn, thereby hindering or even preventing coverage of today's ministerial. API is in contact with NATO press staff and is seeking immediate action to reduce waiting times for those applying for day passes.

Next Wednesday, March 27, is one year since Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich was wrongfully imprisoned in Moscow. To show support for Evan, WSJ organizes a 5km run (or walk) that day at 9:30 from under the arches of Parc Cinquantenaire. fb.me/e/54WUJNfH9

Correspondents who have not yet renewed their 2024 interinstitutional EU accreditation, are urged to do so before March 22. If not, as from March 25 your access to EU buildings will be limited, and you will no longer be able to use Interactio or receive embargoed press material.

The European Parliament is organizing a technical briefing for accredited media on the preparations for the European elections of 6-9 June. The briefing will take place on Thursday 22 February at 11:00 in the Anna Politkovskaya press room. More info here: tinyurl.com/yefdf83a.

API-IPA @apibrussels is seeking proposals from a qualified website developer to build/manage our new website. For more info about the requirements and contact details go to api-ipa.org/main/en/api-ne…