UACES-Thomson Reuters 'Reporting Europe' Prize
2010 Winner
David Rennie, EU Correspondent and Charlemagne Columnist, The Economist - winner of the 'Reporting Europe' Prize 2010.
The prize is jointly awarded by UACES, the world’s largest EU studies association, and Thomson Reuters, the leading international news agency. It is judged by a panel of both journalists and academics and is awarded to work which excels in stimulating critical debate on European integration.
Professor Richard Whitman, Chair of the Panel of Jurors said of David Rennie: “He consistently provides his readers with an unrivalled insight into the machinations of political life in Brussels. He writes with a wit that is absent from much of the reporting on Europe and his column is the weekly ‘must-read’ for keeping a finger on the EU’s pulse.”
Commenting further on the prize and its shortlist Professor Whitman said: “All of the shortlisted entries for this year’s prize represent excellence in the quality of their reporting on Europe. Quality reporting on Europe is alive and well and demonstrated by the difficult task presented to the prize jury in choosing between these talented individuals.”
The prize is our chance to recognise the quality journalism that assists our members in deepening our understanding of today’s Europe.” The Association seeks to promote the understanding of Europe through seeking to promote intelligent and insightful research on Europe.
2010 Shortlist
Stephen Castle and Doreen Carvajal, International Herald Tribune
‘The 50 Billion Euro Harvest’
(Series of joint articles: May – December 2009)
Across seven articles in the International Herald Tribune, Doreen Carvajal and Stephen Castle worked together to probe deficiencies in the EU’s 50-billion euro agricultural subsidy program. Revealing the ruses that major food processers take to extract EU subsidy money, the articles also tackled the issues confronting the EU as it considers reforming the program.
Read articles from 'The 50 Billion Euro Harvest' Series (PDF)
Jonny Dymond, Europe Correspondent, BBC News
‘In Search of Europe’
(May – June 2009)
In the run up to the 2009 EU Parliamentary elections, Jonny Dymond embarked on a five and half week journey across Europe; his reports covered nine countries, including France, Latvia and Sweden.
Read and watch reports from Jonny Dymond’s epic journey on the BBC News website.
Oana Lungescu, European Affairs Correspondent, BBC Radio
‘State Secrets One and Two’
(BBC World Service: 10 and 17 December 2009)
Following the opening of the Securitate archives in Romania, Oana Lungescu reveals the personal stories of those whose lives were often recorded in minute detail. The report goes on to uncover how Romania, one of the EU’s newest member states, is dealing with a difficult and painful past.
Listen to ‘State Secrets One and Two’ on the BBC World Service website.
David Rennie,EU Correspondent and Charlemagne Columnist, The Economist
Charlemagne Print and Blog articles
Through his weekly column in The Economist and via the Charlemagne blog, David Rennie covers changes happening in the European Union; his often humorous commentary cuts to the heart of EU politics, provoking and educating on its in and outs.
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Award Ceremony 2010
Nominations have been considered and a decision made. The jury consisted both of members of the press/broadcast community and UACES members. The winner of the Prize will be announced at an Award Ceremony at the Thomson Reuters building in Canary Wharf, London, on 27 April 2010, at which all UACES members and other guests will be welcome. The evening will commence at 18.30 with a drinks reception and is anticipated to finish at 20.30.
The evening’s programme will include:
- An address by Mark Thompson (Managing Editor of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Thomson Reuters).
- A keynote address by William Horsley (Association of European Journalists) .
- A film profiling the shortlisted nominees and their work, introduced by Sir Stephen Wall (former EU adviser to Tony Blair) .
- A speech from the winning journalist.
How to attend
If you would like to attend, please confirm your place by emailing admin@uaces.org with your name (including title) and organisation/affiliation. The venue for the Ceremony is: Thomson Reuters Building, 30 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5EP. The nearest Docklands Light Railway (DLR) or tube is Canary Wharf.
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