A presentation


The Lorenzo Natali Prize rewards journalists committed to Human Rights, Democracy and Development. Originally reserved for the printed and online press, the Lorenzo Natali Prize has opened in 2008 to radio and television journalists.

Created in 1992 by the European Commission to promote dedicated journalism of the highest quality, it was named after Lorenzo Natali for his dedication to his work as former vice-president of the European Commission, in charge of cooperation and development between 1985 and 1989.

To organize the Lorenzo Natali Prize, the European Commission works with some of the most prestigious world press associations:

  • Reporters Without Borders, winner of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Mind in 2005
  • World Association of Newspapers, representing a total of more than 18,000 publications over the five continents