Banned Books Week: Five Lessons About Book Censorship by Philomena Polefrone
Every year, Banned Books Week shines a spotlight on the harms of censorship and celebrates the freedom to read. While its roots are in the United States, the movement’s message resonates globally: restricting access to books restricts access to ideas.
Julie Belgrado to step down as EIBF Director
After more than ten years of dedicated service to the European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF), Julie Belgrado has informed the organisation of her decision to step down from her role as Director to become the Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of European Screen Directors
Why International Standards Matter: EIBF at the International ISBN Agency’s Annual General Meeting
The European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF) plays an active role in shaping the future of international book standards through its Ex-officio seat on the Board of the International ISBN Agency (IIA).
Bookselling as resistance – EIBF attends BRN conference in Munster
Last week, EIBF Policy Officer, Tora Åsling, attended and contributed to the programme of the Bookselling as Resistance conference, hosted by the Booksellers Research Network (BRN) at the University of Münster, Germany 10–12 September.
Impressions of a RISE Exchange Programme Alumni
George Sorin Pop, from Romania’s largest bookshop chain Cărturești, travelled to Slovakia to visit Knihy Brezno, a small independent bookshop in the town of Brezno as part of the RISE booksellers exchange programme. Get inspired by his story and apply for the new round of bookseller exchanges… more
How EURead celebrated its 25th anniversary
Founded in 2000, EURead is a consortium of European reading promotion organisations who believe that reading is a prerequisite for full participation in today’s media-led and culturally diverse society. Last month, EIBF, who is a proud member of EURead since 2024, joined the EURead General Assembly… more
EIBF answers European Commission Call for Evidence on the Culture Compass
EIBF is pleased to announce that it has submitted a position paper for the new Culture Compass on the European Commission’s call for evidence portal on the 26th of May.
Celebrating European literature: EUPL 2025 ceremony highlights from Prague
From 15 to 17 May 2025, EIBF had the pleasure of joining literary professionals from across Europe in the beautiful city of Prague for the 2025 announcement ceremony of the European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL), held within the vibrant atmosphere of the International Book Fair and Litera
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).