Why a newsletter?

A periodic newsletter allows to combine the possibilities of a magazin with the technical advantages of online news and social media. Other than a blog, a newsletter further allows to directly address subscribers and reach them in their inbox. Currently, it seems to be the best format for publishing an extra dose of EU related information, reaching those who are interested in EU politics and policy.

How many topics are covered per newsletter?

For your extra dose of EU news I publish up to 3 articles per newsletter, depending on how much time I can invest.

What about journalistic standards?

“One can recognize a good journalist by the fact that s*he does not ally with a cause, not even with a good cause; that s*he is everywhere, but does not belong anywhere.” I am trying to satisfy this criteria by being an objective observer and working with a three sources check-up method. Certainly, I am only writing about topics that I am personally interested in. So this agenda-setting bias needs to be considered.

What is a three sources check-up method?

Researching articles also means relying on external sources. To make sure that information in my articles is true, I am checking external information in three different sources. In practice, this means that if an article reads “John Doe was wearing a black suit”, I was checking three different sources, whether John actually wore a black suit this day, before telling you so. That might sound trivial in this example, but is important when striving for good, reliable and high-quality journalism. If I am not able to verify external information in three different sources, I’ll either leave it out, or, in case it is relevant for an article, put a note for readers.

Is there any social media?

No, there is no social media. I prefer to not participate in the gamble for algorithm-based audience on social media. I also prefer you to be able to consume the newsletter whenever it’s comfortable for you. Hence, the newsletter waits in your cozy inbox until you’re ready to read it.

How is this newsletter funded?

Currently, this newsletter is to a 100% funded by myself, the editor. Luckily, hosting and technicalities are offered for free. Nevertheless, there is hours and hours of researching and writing high-quality articles. Yet for the moment, I am good to put in this energy for free.

How can I support you?

The biggest support is to tell your friends about What’s Up EU? and help me increase the newsletter’s audience. Currently, there are no plans to monetize this newsletter.

I am a Public Affairs Consultant, can we collaborate?

Nope, sorry.

I am a working for an NGO/instiution/politician, can we collaborate?

No, sorry. I am not collaborating with any NGOs, instiutions or politicians. Yet I am happy to receive information/invitations/statements on pressing issues and might(!) include parts of it in case it is relevant from a journalistic point of view.  

I have more questions, how can I reach you?

For more information drop me an email at whatsupeu[at]yahoo.com