Fund
Legal Support
Resources to support journalist safety in Europe
What is covered?
Fund for criminal trials and civil casesThe support is provided by:
Ways to reach out:
Contact details and support information were last reviewed on July 1, 2024.
Important information about time and eligibility restrictions, as well as further requirements:
- Requests to access the fund have to be filed through the local unions (one per region).
- For criminal trials the FNSI can support legal expenses for a maximum of 2000 Euro in the first degree, and other 1000 Euro for the second and for the third degree. Maximum of 4000 Euro for the complete trial. In a civil case, the maximum is 5000 Euro.
