Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | Philippe Lamberts Principal Adviser | Inclusion of the concept of Trusted European Platform in the upcoming Democracy Shield initiative | — |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Philippe Lamberts Principal Adviser | Inclusion of the concept of Trusted European Platform in the upcoming Democracy Shield initiative | SRC |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Thomas Schmitz Cabinet member | Democracy Shield & European platforms | SRC |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Thomas Schmitz Cabinet member | Democracy Shield & European platforms | — |
| 01 Oct 2025 | Marie-Helene Boulanger Head of Unit | Democracy: the role of online platforms | SRC |
| 01 Oct 2025 | Marie-Helene Boulanger Head of Unit | Democracy: the role of online platforms | — |
| 10 Jul 2025 | Renate Nikolay Deputy Director-General | Exchange views on the European Democracy Shield | — |
| 10 Jul 2025 | Renate Nikolay Deputy Director-General | Exchange views on the European Democracy Shield | SRC |
| 26 Jun 2025 | Monika Hencsey Director | Capacity building and support for journalists from Eastern Neighbourhood to cover EU affairs. | — |
| 26 Jun 2025 | Monika Hencsey Director | Capacity building and support for journalists from Eastern Neighbourhood to cover EU affairs. | SRC |
| 22 May 2025 | Jördis Ferroli Cabinet member | Media policy, European Democracy Shield | — |
| 22 May 2025 | Jördis Ferroli Cabinet member | Media policy, European Democracy Shield | SRC |
| 06 Nov 2024 | Marie Frenay Cabinet member | Media, funding | — |
| 06 Nov 2024 | Marie Frenay Cabinet member | Media, funding | SRC |
| 10 Oct 2022 | Daniel Braun Cabinet member | Disinformation | — |
| 10 Oct 2022 | Daniel Braun Cabinet member | Disinformation | SRC |
| 04 Aug 2022 | Marie Frenay Cabinet member | European Media Freedom Act | SRC |
| 04 Aug 2022 | Marie Frenay Cabinet member | European Media Freedom Act | — |
| 11 Jul 2022 | Marie Frenay Cabinet member | Possible participation in the European MediaLab on 13/10 | — |
| 11 Jul 2022 | Marie Frenay Cabinet member | Possible participation in the European MediaLab on 13/10 | SRC |
| 29 Jun 2022 | Anthony Whelan Cabinet member | Digital achievements of the French Presidency & outook on Czech Presidency | SRC |
| 29 Jun 2022 | Anthony Whelan Cabinet member | Digital achievements of the French Presidency & outook on Czech Presidency | — |
| 12 May 2022 | Marie Frenay Cabinet member | #Media4Europe Conference - EMFA | — |
| 12 May 2022 | Marie Frenay Cabinet member | #Media4Europe Conference - EMFA | SRC |
| 21 Oct 2021 | Věra Jourová Vice-President | Gender equality | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The MEDIALAB (ex. Fondation EURACTIV) is a think-and-do-tank dedicated to fostering a healthy media community in Europe. It was set up in 2004 as a ‘Fondation d’Utilité Publique’ under Belgian law.We aim in particular to: 1) Support a healthy media sector by fostering a more proactive EU media policy 2) Advocate for media independence, media pluralism and language diversity in Europe 3) Support media coverage of EU policy both at a national and local level 4) Promote media innovation projects for media and related stakeholders Our activities: provide analysis and facilitate a dialogue between media professionals and EU stakeholders; promote debates and the sharing of best practices through conferences, training programmes and workshops; implement projects fostering media sector’s innovation and skills; communicate relevant news on Europe’s media via a monthly newsletter. Maison du MédiaLab: residence hosting Eastern European Brussels correspondents (UA, GE, AM, MD)
EU Legislative Interests
Digital Single Market, Communication, Audio visual and media, Development, Digital Services Act, media policy, Digital sovereignty, Trusted European Platforms (TEPs)
Communication Activities
EUROPE'S MEDIALAB (ex. Fondation EURACTIV) has participated in various calls for proposals and tenders issued by the EU for non-profit organisations, sometimes alone and sometimes in consortium. It has occasionally participated in events, hearings and consultations organised by one or other of the main EU institutions. As part of our STARS4MEDIA and MAISON DU MEDIALAB projects, every 12 months we organise a major event at the Résidence palace: the Stars4Media Days. On subjects such as the health and economics of the media, Artificial Intelligence, the fight against disinformation, Trusted European Platforms (TEPs), etc., we bring together members of the European Parliament, EU officials, journalists, press agencies, politicians, commercial companies and philanthropists to debate topical issues. As part of the MAISON du MEDIALAB, we also organise weekly meetings with journalists whom we host, train and coach.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
European Movement International European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and International Press Association (IPA) in the selection of journalists to occupy the Maison du MédiaLab
Organisation Members
We have no members or affiliated entities. Europe MédiaLab is not affiliated to any other structure.
Additional Information
Main sources of revenue Grant STARS4MEDIA 1 (2019-2020) Grant STARS4MEDIA 2 (2021-2022) Grant STARS4MEDIA NEWS (2022-2024) Contract EDMO II (2023-25) DONATIONS (2024 & 2025) EMIF GRANT (not EU funding) (2022-2024) OSF GRANT (not EU funding) (2025) Sponsors (2024-25)
Connected Legislation