Otto von Habsburg Prize
The Otto von Habsburg Prize for Journalism in Minority Protection and Cultural Diversity in Europe
The Otto von Habsburg Prize for Journalism in Minority Protection and Cultural Diversity in Europe was established in 2003 and is administered by the European Association of Daily Newspapers in Minority and Regional Languages (MIDAS).
The prize is awarded to journalists from print and electronic media (TV, radio, online) in Europe who have made a special contribution to the coverage of minority protection and cultural diversity issues in the context of the European integration process.
The prize rewards individuals and their journalistic work that promotes the protection of minorities and cultural diversity, combats racism and discrimination and contributes to a better understanding of cultural and ethnic differences.
The prize promotes editorial independence, journalistic ethics and high standards of professionalism.
The Otto von Habsburg Prize for Journalism in Minority Protection and Cultural Diversity in Europe is organised by MIDAS and judged by the members of the MIDAS Governing Board.
The winner will be invited to attend the award ceremony during the MIDAS General Assembly and will receive the €2,000 prize from a member of the family of Otto von Habsburg.
Rules of the Competition 2025
- The call is open to journalists working for print and/or electronic media (TV, radio, online) in Europe.
- Applicants are expected to submit either a single article or a series of media works on a single topic.
- The members of the MIDAS Governing Board will judge the media work.
- The members of the MIDAS Governing Board will take into account the level of professionalism, the journalistic standards applied in the preparation and dissemination of the work, the exemplary nature of the work and its impact on and relevance to public opinion.
- The prize is awarded by a member of the Otto von Habsburg family on the recommendation of the MIDAS Governing Board.
- The media works must be published in European media between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024.
- The media works may be published in any language originally spoken in Europe, with an English summary.
- The deadline for entries is 31 March 2025.
- MIDAS will be granted the right to reproduce and disseminate the submitted media works in its publications and promotional material for the Otto von Habsburg Prize for Journalism.
- Each entry must have the written consent of the author.
How to enter
Fill in the application form and send it per email with a copy of your media works to the address below. Please read the rules of competition before submitting your entry. The deadline for the entries is 31 March 2025. There are no entry fees.
Further information
Marc Röggla
MIDAS Generaly Secretary
Center for Autonomy Experience/Eurac Research
Drususallee/Viale Druso 1
39100 Bozen/Bulsan/Bolzano, Italy
Tel:
+39 0471055229
+39 3371689923
Email: marc.roeggla@eurac.edu