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Stay up-to-date on EIBF's wide range of activities in Brussels.

EIBF travels to Strasbourg for European Parliament September plenary

Last week, EIBF’s Policy Advisor, Daniel Martín Brennan, travelled to Strasbourg to follow the European Parliament’s plenary session in representation of the European bookselling sector.

EIBF welcomes today’s adoption of "The future of the European book sector" report at European Parliament plenary

This own-initiative report marks the first instance of the European Parliament addressing the needs of the book sector in 10 years

EIBF co-signs letter with +70 organisations over proposed budget cuts to Creative Europe programme

At the start of September 2023, EIBF joined over 70 networks and organisations from across the cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSIs) in a Culture Action Europe-led letter to express our concern and disappointment by the proposed budget cuts of €40 million to the Creative Europe work programme 2024.

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This is what we do for our members

Exchange of best practice

EIBF fosters the exchange of best practice between its members and acts as a forum for discussion and cooperation.

Representation

EIBF meets decision-makers of both European and international institutions, explaining the specificities of the bookselling industry, at different stages. 

Industry events

EIBF regularly organises targeted policy-oriented events on different subjects with the aim of boosting the visibility of the bookselling industry. 

Book Charter

Why bookstores are crucial to community life - check out our new book charter.

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The European and International Booksellers Federation represents national booksellers associations in the European Union and beyond. EIBF Members in turn have in membership booksellers of all kinds: brick and mortar bookshops, online bookshops, independents, chains.

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Do you want to become a member? Curious to find out more about the benefits of EIBF membership? 

We're looking forward to hearing from you at info@europeanbooksellers.eu.