About Us

Who We Are
Community Media Forum Europe (CMFE) is the leading network advocating for community media across Europe. We support non-profit, local, student, and independent media that foster media pluralism, inclusion, and democratic participation.

As part of the Third Media Sector, alongside public service and commercial media, community media provide a vital platform for underrepresented voices and grassroots storytelling.

What We Do
CMFE connects national federations, media networks, and projects, amplifying their voices at the European and international levels. We engage in policy advocacy, research, and capacity building to strengthen the role of community media in society. Our work ensures that European institutions recognize and support this vital sector.

Our Impact
Since its founding in 2004, CMFE has played a key role in shaping European policies on community media, contributing to the 2008 European Parliament Resolution and the 2009 Council of Europe Declaration. Today, CMFE represents 98 members from 25 countries, working together to secure legal recognition, funding, and access to media infrastructure for community broadcasters.

Join us in championing independent, citizen-driven media across Europe!

Milestones

Since July 2020, CMFE is a Member of the Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD).

Funded in 2011 + 2013 by the EU under Europe for Citizens Programme

Since March 2011, CMFE is an Associate Member of the Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) Consortium.

Since 2007 CMFE

has observer status with the Council of Europe Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI)