Empowering Europe’s Independent Media.

The Reference Circle is a self-organised pan-European network of independent journalistic organisations that publish and operate in the public interest. The network is inclusive, bringing together over 30 diverse public interest media from across Europe, including those active in print, audio-visual, and digital platforms.  

Reference welcomes both for-profit and non-profit media, hyperlocal outlets, and organisations specialising in investigative journalism; many members are pioneers and early movers in their respective countries.  

Reference is more than a network: it’s a trusted space for leaders to connect, grow, and advocate together – building a sustainable future for public interest journalism. Read more