The Lorenzo Natali Prize is a journalism prize awarded annually by the European Commission's Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) since 1992. The prize rewards outstanding reporting on issues related to climate, environment and energy, digital and infrastructure, gender equality, human development, migration and forced displacement, peace and governance, sustainable growth and jobs, and youth.
17-500: Named after Lorenzo Natali , an Italian politician and former European Commissioner, the Lorenzo Natali Media Prize was established in 1992 to celebrate the work of journalists who report on stories about the social, political, economic and environmental dimensions of development around the world. It recognises journalism's contribution to building more sustainable, fairer and more prosperous societies, in line with
34-484: A new position of Executive Vice-President . There are three Executive Vice-Presidents, each appointed from one of the three largest political groups in the European Parliament . In addition to their 'regular' role as Commissioner, they also manage a broader and horizontal policy area involving the coordination of multiple Commissioners. Unlike the other Vice-Presidents, Executive Vice-Presidents are assigned
51-536: A percentage of the top civil service grade. Vice-Presidents are paid at 125% (€22,122.10 monthly), in comparison to 112.5% (€19,909.89) for normal Commissioners and 138% (€24,422.80) for the President. However, the vice-president who also serves as the High Representative is paid at 130% (€23,006.98). There are further allowances on top of these figures. The von der Leyen Commission established
68-400: A specific Directorate-General under their authority for this part of their job and their policy areas are considered the top priorities of the incumbent European Commission. Between 2004 and 2019, the position of First Vice-President existed instead. The main role of this position was that of a vice president in the narrow sense: taking over from the President in their absence. The position
85-494: Is awarded EUR 10,000 and the winner of the Best Emerging Journalist Prize is offered a work experience/a traineeship with a media partner. The first edition in 1992 was won by Reporters Without Borders . Since then, more than 100 published reports have been celebrated for their contribution to society across several categories. Journalists celebrated by the prize include: More winners can be found on
102-575: Is named in his honour. Vice-President of the European Commission A Vice-President of the European Commission is a member of the European Commission who leads the commission's work in particular focus areas in which multiple European Commissioners participate. Currently, the European Commission has a total of seven Vice-Presidents: three Executive-Vice Presidents, three regular Vice-Presidents, and
119-593: The Catholic University of Portugal , Universidad de Navarra , Spain, and Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth , Lebanon. Pre-selected entries are then evaluated by a Grand Jury of internationally renowned journalists and representatives from key non-governmental organisations around the world. This year's grand jury features Inday Espina-Varona , Stefanie Glinski, Ntibinyane Alvin Ntibinyane, Delia Rodríguez, and Artur Romeu. The winner from each category
136-811: The European Union's development policies. The Prize was not awarded between 1995 and 1997. In 1998 the prize was relaunched in collaboration with the International Federation of Journalists who was a partner in managing the award for several years. The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize accepts published work from print, online and broadcast reporters from European Union countries as well as the EU's international partner countries. This year, journalists could enter in one of four categories: Prize applications will be pre-selected by four renowned international journalism faculties: Vesalius College , Belgium,
153-442: The province of Pistoia . His mother was a countess, while his father was the son of a farmer, but he graduated in medicine. In 1925 his father won a primary position at the hospital in L'Aquila and the whole family moved to Abruzzo . Natali grew up and lived in L'Aquila. In 1929, Natali's mother died in childbirth. Natali was greatly influenced by his father, a convinced anti-fascist. He obtained his classical high school diploma at
170-842: The Domenico Cotugno high school in L'Aquila, then moved to Colle di Buggiano to study law in Florence. After graduation, he became a lawyer. During the Second World War Natali was responsible for the Catholic youth groups in L'Aquila. He joined the Italian Liberation Corps as a volunteer and participated in the fight against the Nazi-fascists from 16 June to 17 July 1944 in the ranks of the 4th XXXIII Bersaglieri regiment. On 17 July, he
187-597: The High Representative who is ex officio also one of the Vice-Presidents. The role of Vice-President of the European Commission may be bestowed on any European Commissioner in addition to their existing portfolio. Vice-Presidents are appointed by the President of the European Commission and confirmed by the European Parliament . Since the 2009 Lisbon Treaty , the High Representative of
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#1732802267533204-598: The Lorenzo Natali Prize website . Winners of the 31st edition Lorenzo Natali Media Prize The Grand Jury of the 2023 Lorenzo Natali Media Prize included Syed Nazakat, Frederik Obermaier, Naglaa Elemary, Vânia Maia, and Katia Brembatti. Lorenzo Natali Lorenzo Natali Pierucci Bondicchi (1922–1989) was an Italian politician for Christian Democracy , and a European Commissioner from 1977 to 1989. Natali's parents were born in Colle di Buggiano, in
221-675: The Rumor I Government and Minister of Agriculture in the Rumor III, Colombo, Andreotti I and II Governments. He served as Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Enlargement, Environment and Nuclear Safety in the Jenkins Commission from 1977 to 1981. He then served as Vice-President and Commissioner for Mediterranean Policy, Enlargement and Information in the Thorn Commission from 1981 to 1985. He
238-528: The Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy is automatically and permanently one of the Vice-Presidents by virtue of their position as High Representative (commonly referred to as the 'HR/VP' role). This means they are not appointed as Vice-President as such, and the appointment procedure to the position of High Representative is different from that of the Commissioners. Commission salaries are set as
255-564: The ministry of finance (Zoli government and Fanfani II government) and of the treasury ministry (Tambroni government, Fanfani III government, Fanfani IV government, Leone I government and Moro I government). In 1966 he was appointed minister for the first time and joined the Moro III government as Minister of Merchant Marine. Later he was Minister of Public Works in the Leone II and Rumor II Governments, Minister of Tourism and Entertainment in
272-521: Was Vice-President and held the portfolio of Cooperation, Development Affairs and Enlargement in the Delors Commission from 1985 to 1989. He was a government minister in Italy from 1966 to 1972 and served as Minister of Agriculture from 1970. The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize , a journalism prize awarded annually by the European Commission 's Directorate-General for International Partnerships ,
289-743: Was wounded in battle on the Musone nelle Marche river, and on 27 April 1945, he received the Cross for Military Valor. In 1955 Natali was appointed Undersecretary to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers for the press and information within the Segni I government. In this capacity, he participated in the signing of the Treaty of Rome on 25 March 1957. Subsequently, he held the positions of undersecretary of
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