BLOG & PUBLICATIONS
In this section, you will find EIBF opinion pieces, press releases, as well as an overview of most recent publications.
EIBF answers European Commission Consultations on the EU's Long-Term Budget
The European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF) is pleased to announce the publication of our position papers on funding for culture, competitiveness, and EU external action in the European Commission’s next multiannual financial framework (MFF).
EIBF in 2024 UNESCO World Book Capital Strasbourg at the Rencontres internationales de l’Ecologie pour le livre
On this year’s World Book Day, follow our Policy Assistant, Lorenzo Dall’Omo, to UNESCO World Book Capital, Strasbourg, where he attended the Rencontres internationals de l’Ecologie pour le livre, a bookselling conference which aimed to explore the links between sustainability and the book ch
Another successful RISE Bookselling conference organized by EIBF
Between 23 and 24 March, the European and International Booksellers Federation team was proud to bring together around 300 booksellers from 31 countries for the 3rd edition of the RISE Bookselling Conference in Riga, Latvia.
EIBF at the 20th Winter Institute in Denver
One week ago, EIBF’s Director, Julie Belgrado, attended the Winter Institute, the largest bookselling conference organized by the American Booksellers Association (ABA), held this year in Denver, Colorado, from February 23-26.
EIBF publishes position paper on Public Procurement and answers European Commission Consultation
The European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF) is pleased to announce the publication of our position paper on public procurement, highlighting key concerns and recommendations to ensure a fair and competitive environment for small and independent bookshops across Europe.
EIBF condemns raids on Palestinian bookshops
On the 9th of February, Israeli police raided the Palestinian-owned bookshop Educational Bookshop in East Jerusalem, arresting and detaining two of its owners overnight, booksellers Mahmoud Muna and his nephew Ahmed Muna, according to media reports. EIBF and our community of booksellers firmly believe in Freedom of Expression as a fundamental human right and the cornerstone of a healthy democracy, and fully condemns these attacks.
EIBF adheres to the ‘Make Amazon Pay’ Campaign
The European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF), who speaks on behalf of more than 25,000 individual booksellers of all kinds in Europe and beyond, is proud to join the ‘Make Amazon Pay’ campaign, together with a coalition of trade associations and u
The European Union Prize for Literature is looking for a new Project Assistant!
European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL) - Project Assistant - Job vacancyLocation: BrusselsType of contract: short term (CDD - 1 year, renewable) - to start ideally in early January
EIBF celebrates another successful Frankfurt Book Fair
Now that the 76th edition of the Frankfurt Book Fair is behind us, let's take a walk down memory lane to see what EIBF has been up to this year.RISE Bookselling Study on consumer trends, behaviours and needs
EIBF unveils its RISE Study on book-buying and reading habits at the 76th Frankfurt Book Fair
We’re ecstatic to announce that, through RISE Bookselling, the three-year EU co-funded project run by EIBF, we have unveiled our first-ever research paper that delves into current trends and consumers’ attitudes to buying and reading books titled ‘Study on consumer behaviour: book-buy
Discover EIBF’s activities at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2024
The Frankfurt Book Fair is just around the corner, and we’re excited to share EIBF's lineup of events and activities planned for this year. Don't miss out on what we have prepared for you!
Launching the 2023 report on International Bookselling Markets
The European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF) publishes the 2023 edition of its International Bookselling Markets report.