European Union Prize for Literature announces the 2022 winner and special mentions

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

Updated EU VAT rules: as little as 0% VAT for printed books and e-books

EIBF warmly welcomes ECOFIN’s adoption of updated EU VAT rules, which allow for reduced, super-reduced and even 0% VAT rates for printed books and e-books  

A New Era for Antitrust

On today's antitrust day of action, Molly Bond, Advocacy & Public Policy Manager at the American Booksellers Association, spotlights some of the recent work the association has been doing in this space

Booksellers united in solidarity with the Ukrainian people

Highlighting EIBF members' statements, appeals and actions supporting Ukraine  

Booksellers join the Bologna Children's Book Fair

In partnership with BBPlus and RISE Bookselling, EIBF hosts a group of international booksellers at this year's BCBF 2022 

Northern European Bookselling Markets in 2021: despite overall growth, bookshop sales numbers continue to lag behind

Analysing the preliminary sales figures from 2021, we take a closer look at four bookselling markets in the northern Europe 

Announcing RISE Bookselling

We're excited to announce a new training and network programme for booksellers and the wider bookselling industry   

European and International booksellers stand in solidarity with Ukraine

We have watched in horror the death and destruction arising in recent days in Ukraine, following the Russian military invasion. This act of unprovoked violence on a sovereign country threatens the peace, stability and freedom that underpin the democratic process and development.   

A personal perspective on bookselling and reading in Africa

In a guest blog post, Lily Nyariki, bookseller and a Focal Point On Book And Learning Materials at ADEA, shares her experience on bookselling and reading in Africa