Who founded EUobserver and when did they launch it?
Lisbeth Kirk launched EUobserver in 2000 from Brussels. She was a Danish journalist who identified a gap in English-language reporting on European Union affairs.
Questions about EUobserver
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Lisbeth Kirk step down as editor-in-chief of EUobserver?
Kirk served as editor-in-chief until 2015 when she stepped down from that role. Eric Maurice took over as the new editor-in-chief following her departure.
How many readers does EUobserver reach daily according to their reports?
Daily circulation figures reach approximately 60,000 readers according to their own reports. The organization EUobserver.com ASBL manages these operations from Brussels.
Which media outlet ranked second behind the Financial Times in 2008 based on a poll by APCO?
A 2008 poll conducted by APCO surveyed one hundred journalists based in Brussels. One third of respondents claimed to use EUobserver as their source for EU news at that time.
What is the total social media following for EUobserver across Twitter Facebook and LinkedIn as of 2019?
By 2019 the combined following across these networks exceeded 330,000 users. This digital strategy compensates for the lack of print circulation outside quarterly magazines.