Applications are now open for the 2025 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism, inviting journalists from around the world to submit their entries.
This prestigious annual award honours outstanding investigative journalism that upholds the core values of the European Union, including democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and press freedom.
Named in memory of Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese investigative journalist and anti-corruption blogger who was assassinated in 2017, the prize celebrates journalism that challenges power and exposes injustice.
Who Can Apply?
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Professional journalists or teams of journalists
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Any nationality
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Submissions must be in-depth journalistic work (articles, documentaries, investigations, etc.)
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Entries must be published or broadcast in one of the 27 EU member states
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Submissions should promote or defend EU values such as:
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Human dignity
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Freedom
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Democracy
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Equality
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Rule of law
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Human rights
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Prize Details
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Award amount: €20,000 (tax-free)
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Award ceremony: Scheduled for mid-October 2025, marking the anniversary of Caruana Galizia’s death on October 16
How to Apply
Submit your entry via the official European Parliament page.
Applications are open for the 2025 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism, inviting global journalists to submit their investigative work. This annual award honors exceptional journalism that aligns with EU values such as democracy, human rights, law, and press freedom. Named in memory of the assassinated Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, the prize celebrates work that challenges power and uncovers injustice.
Eligible applicants include professional journalists or journalistic teams of any nationality, with in-depth work published or broadcast in one of the 27 EU member states. Submissions should promote EU values including human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, and human rights.
The award amount is €20,000 (tax-free), and the ceremony will take place in mid-October 2025, commemorating Caruana Galizia’s death anniversary. Entries can be submitted via the European Parliament's official page.
