Contributing to
infrastructures for democracy

Europe MédiaLab supports independent journalism, media innovation, and a sovereign European digital space through two flagship programmes.

Two programmes, one purpose

We act at the intersection of media, democracy, and digital policy, building the infrastructures that European democracies need to thrive.

Maison du MédiaLab

A Brussels home for journalists from Eastern and Central Europe. We provide accreditation support, office space, and a community for correspondents covering EU institutions.

Trusted European Platforms

A policy framework promoting quality, verified European media platforms as an alternative to US and Chinese digital infrastructure — sovereignty through trusted content.

Meet the current wave of Maison du MédiaLab correspondents

Karine Asatryan
Factor (Armenia)
Samson Martirosyan
Hetq (Armenia)
Yuliia Hyra
Babel (Ukraine)
Cătălin Volconovici
NordNews (Moldova)
Maxim Bolohan
IPN (Moldova)
Giorgi Edilashvili
Tabula (Georgia)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Europe MédiaLab is a Brussels-based think-and-do tank dedicated to strengthening Europe’s media ecosystem. We bring together journalists, publishers, researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers and civil society to support media innovation, independent journalism, digital sovereignty and democratic resilience through collaborative projects, events and policy initiatives
Trusted European Platforms (TEPs) are a Europe MédiaLab’s initiative promoting trustworthy, European digital platforms that serve the public interest. They aim to foster a healthier online ecosystem by supporting transparency, quality information, innovation and respect for European values.
Democracy and digital sovereignty depend on the platforms that carry Europe’s public debate. Trusted European Platforms promote alternatives to US and Chinese ones built on reliable information, user trust and transparency: platforms that reinforce democratic discourse rather than erode it, and that respect EU law. The aim is a digital landscape that is more diverse, more resilient and genuinely accountable to the citizens it serves.
What is Maison du MédiaLab? Maison du MédiaLab is Europe MédiaLab’s programme helping influential independent media outlets from Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine in Brussels increase their first-hand journalistic coverage (Brussels reporting) of the European Union and its policies. It provides selected correspondents with accommodation, accreditation support, professional coaching, training, study visits, and high-level networking opportunities in Brussels.
Europe MédiaLab organises monthly events in the Maison, meant to offer networking opportunities to resident journalists and spark conversations regarding enlargement and the EU’s relationship with its Eastern neighbourhood,
Stars4Media is Europe MédiaLab’s flagship programme supporting cross-border collaboration between media professionals across Europe. Through training, mentoring and innovation projects, it helps journalists, publishers and media organisations develop new skills, test new ideas and build lasting European partnerships.
We welcome collaborations with media organisations, technology companies, universities, foundations, public institutions and civil society organisations. Whether you are interested in partnering on a project, organising an event, requesting a speaker or interview, or exploring other opportunities, we’d be happy to hear from you
Yes. The Résidence Palace offers a flexible coworking space for journalists next to Europe MédiaLab’s office, in the heart of Brussels’ European Quarter, steps from Schuman Station, located at Rue de la Loi 155, 1040 Brussels.
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