European Federation of Journalists

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) is the largest organisation of journalists in Europe, representing over 320,000 journalists in 70 journalists organisations (trade unions and professional associations) across 44 countries. The EFJ was created in 1994 within the framework of the IFJ Constitution to represent the interests of journalists unions and associations and their journalists. Based in Brussels, the EFJ fights for the social and professional rights of journalists working in all media sectors across Europe through strong trade unions and associations. Its goal is to promote and defend the rights to freedom of expression and information as guaranteed by Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The EFJ supports its affiliates in fostering trade union development, recruiting new members, and maintaining or creating environments in which quality, journalistic independence, pluralism, public service values, and decent work in the media exist