European Union Prize for Literature announces the 2023 winner and special mentions

The European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL) recognises emerging fiction writers from the European Union and beyond.

EIBF attends the first conference on environmental issues in the book ecosystem at the Brussels Book Fair

EIBF attended Brussels Book Fair’s first seminar on green issues in the book sector, called “the environmentally-conscious book”  

EIBF Policy Assistant learning the ropes of bookselling in a UK bookshop

Tora Åsling, EIBF’s Policy Assistant, spent three days at Red Lion Books in Colchester, UK, to learn about the practical sides of bookselling from the bookshop manager, Jo Coldwell, and colleagues.

New edition of EIBF Insights

Winter 2023 edition of EIBF Insights now available   Welcome to a new edition of EIBF Insights, our quarterly newsletter dedicated to sharing news from the EIBF world and the wider bookselling industry.  

EIBF members share latest developments in bookselling all over the world

On 24 January 2023, representatives of EIBF’s member organisations reunited once again during this year’s first EIBF international call. The quarterly call allows members to share insights, struggles and progress from their respective countries.  

EIBF responds to EC consultation on French minimum delivery fee for books

In 2021, the French Parliament voted in favour of adopting the Darcos Law, which sets a minimum delivery fee of €3 for all online book purchases under €35.

EIBF welcomes agreement on EU Minimum Corporate Tax rate Directive

EIBF welcomes the EU’s green light to the long-awaited directive on a minimum corporate tax rate, which will ensure that large multinational corporations, such as Amazon, pay their fair share in taxes.  

EIBF unveils Freedom of Expression Charter after month-long campaign

On Human Rights Day, EIBF proudly presents its Freedom of Expression Charter, following a month-long campaign highlighting cases of book censorship around the world.  

European Union Prize for Literature celebrates the 2022 nominees in a dedicated event

On the evening of 6 December, the European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL) honoured all the authors nominated for the 2022 edition during a celebratory event, which took place at Flagey culture house in Brussels, Belgium.