The vast majority of European Union–related press releases that appear on and are distributed via EuropaWire (https://news.europawire.eu/) are generally sourced directly from EU-based brands, companies, institutions and organisations. Such content is reviewed and managed by EuropaWire’s experienced PR editors on an individual, case-by-case basis, with the aim of ensuring the quality, relevance and reliability of the pan-European newswire stream.
That said, circumstances may arise in which you wish to request the removal of one, several, or all press releases—whether relating to your own organisation or to third parties—published on EuropaWire. You may also wish to request that EuropaWire discontinue the publication or distribution of future press releases relating to your brand, company or organisation.
In such cases, you may submit a takedown or content removal request in writing to info@europawire.eu. Requests should include sufficient information to clearly identify the relevant content, together with the reason for the request.
EuropaWire reviews all takedown requests in good faith and endeavours to respond as promptly as reasonably possible. However, the removal of published content or the discontinuation of future publications is subject to EuropaWire’s editorial and legal assessment and will only be carried out where appropriate, in accordance with applicable European Union law, EuropaWire’s Terms of Service, and its editorial principles.
EuropaWire reserves the right to retain published content where there is a legitimate public or informational interest, where the content is lawful and accurate, or where no sufficient legal basis for removal exists.
Personal Data and GDPR Considerations
Where a takedown request relates to personal data, EuropaWire will assess the request in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (the General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR) and other applicable EU data protection laws. This includes consideration of data subject rights such as access, rectification, erasure (“right to be forgotten”), restriction of processing, and objection, where applicable.
Requests based on data protection grounds are assessed by balancing, among other factors, the nature of the personal data, whether the information relates to professional or public activity, the context in which the data was originally published, the relevance and accuracy of the information, and any overriding public interest. The presence of personal data alone does not automatically warrant removal.
EuropaWire may, where necessary, request additional information to verify the identity of the requester or the legitimacy of the request, and to ensure compliance with its legal obligations.
Last revised on December 2025, Previous revision on October, 2012
