Europeans Without Borders

Europeans Without Borders
TypeAssociation
Location
President
Phillipe CAYLA [1]
Websitehttps://www.europeenssansfrontieres.eu/en

Europeans Without Borders (ESF) is a European association engaged in the promotion of European citizenship, freedom of the press and media literacy, notably through cultural and educational projects based on political cartoons and press illustration.[2]

History

Europeans Without Borders is part of a broader movement within European civil society aiming to bring citizens closer to European issues through accessible cultural and media-based formats.[3]

Its activities are aligned with the principles of participatory democracy promoted by the European Union, notably through mechanisms such as the European Citizens’ Initiative.[4]

Objectives and missions

The association’s missions include the promotion of European citizenship, the defence of freedom of expression and freedom of the press, media and information literacy, as well as the fight against disinformation, particularly among young audiences.[5]

Activities and projects

Caricartoons

Caricartoons is a European political cartoon campaign led by Europeans Without Borders on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day.[6] The project brings together international press cartoonists and aims to raise public awareness of freedom of expression and information in Europe.[7]

Media and audiovisual projects

Europeans Without Borders has developed several audiovisual projects in partnership with European media outlets, including Euronews, combining political cartoons and analysis of European current affairs.[8]

The association has also initiated political cartoon and collage projects displayed in public spaces across Europe.[9]

Foundation-supported programmes

Several projects led by ESF have received support from the Hippocrène Foundation, including Eurocartoon, InfoCartoon, Rock the Eurovote and Un couple royal.[10]

Partnerships

Europeans Without Borders collaborates with European civil society organisations, including the European Movement, as well as media and press freedom stakeholders.[2]

Funding

The association’s activities are supported by public and private funding, including European foundations and partnerships with media and communication groups.[11]

Media coverage

Projects led by Europeans Without Borders have received European media coverage, particularly in connection with campaigns related to press freedom and artistic activism.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Européens Sans Frontières". 15 February 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Europeans Without Borders (ESF)". Mouvement Européen. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  3. ^ a b "When art meets activism: a powerful collage for press freedom in Paris". Euronews. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  4. ^ Dragan, Raluca. The European Citizens' Initiative: Participatory Democracy for All. Academia.edu. reference 55. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  5. ^ "Europeans Without Borders runs "Les Décodeurs de l'Europe"". Mouvement Européen. 13 October 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  6. ^ "Caricartoons, cartoon campaign for World Press Freedom Day". Reporters Without Borders. 2 May 2025. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  7. ^ "Caricartoons 2025". Cartooning for Peace. 25 April 2025. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  8. ^ "Euronews Video Cartoons". Fondation Hippocrène. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  9. ^ "Macron, Merkel: for the sake of Europe, let's marry them". Libex. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  10. ^ "ESF projects – Hippocrène Foundation". Fondation Hippocrène. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  11. ^ 2018 Registration Document (PDF). Vivendi. p. 50. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
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