BLOG & PUBLICATIONS
In this section, you will find EIBF opinion pieces, press releases, as well as an overview of most recent publications.
EIBF stands in solidarity with Dutch bookstore against violent attacks
Over the past two weeks, Fugitive Books, a bookstore in Groningen, the Netherlands, has been the target of two violent incidents involving physical and verbal abuse.
What is THEMA and how does it help booksellers? - Guest blog by Chris Saynor
THEMA is more than just a classification system—it’s the shared language that unites the global book trade, enabling publishers, booksellers, and distributors to communicate clearly and efficiently about a book’s subject, theme, or genre, across languages and cultures.
EIBF Applauds Decision of the EU Consumer Protection Network Adopts Pragmatic Approach to Legacy Book Stock
The European & International Booksellers Federation (EIBF) has welcomed a new guidance from the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network that adopts a pragmatic approach to legacy stock under the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT) Directive.
EIBF publishes the International Bookselling Markets Report 2024: Insights from Around the World
For the fifth consecutive year, EIBF has published its International Bookselling Markets Report, providing a comprehensive overview of trends and developments across international bookselling markets.
EIBF condemns the arrest of Hong Kong booksellers
Two booksellers were arrested last Wednesday in Hong Kong on allegations of "selling seditious publications and receiving funds from foreign political organisations." Local reports indicate that one of those arrested is Leticia Wong, owner of Hunter Bookstore and a prominent advocate for freedom
Celebrating the freedom to disagree: EIBF attends 5th edition of World Expression Forum
Earlier this month, EIBF Project and Research Assistant, Miriam Amina Fofana, attended the 5th edition of the World Expression Forum (WEXFO) in Lillehammer, Norway.
Strengthening Partnerships and Celebrating Literature: EIBF Executive Committee Reflects on Productive Days in Stockholm
The European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF) Executive Committee recently returned from a few productive and eventful days in Stockholm, Sweden, where we joined forces with EURead for a series of enriching meetings, cultural explor
The European Union Prize for Literature reveals the Laureate and Special Mentions for the 2026 edition
The European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL) has once again shone a spotlight on the continent’s most promising literary voices.
Strengthening literacy: Booksellers at the heart of Europe’s cross-sector collaboration
From 5–7 May 2026, EIBF joined forces with paediatricians, neuroscientists, librarians, publishers, policymakers, and other stakeholders in reading promotion in Warsaw to address Europe’s pressing literacy and reading crisis.
That’s a wrap on another unforgettable RISE Conference organised by EIBF
Between 19 and 20 April, the European and International Booksellers Federation brought together around 300 booksellers from 34 countries for the fourth edition of the RISE Bookselling Conference, held in the beautiful city of Verona, Italy.
EIBF appoints Ewelina Oksiuta as new Director
The European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Ewelina Oksiuta as its new Director, succeeding Julie Belgrado after almost a decade of leadership.