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A new report warns journalists against relying on AI tools when reporting on the Global South, specifically for article writing, editing, translation and summarization.

In Hungary, €38 million will be implemented for technical assistance through the Operational Programme Plus, of which the EU will contribute some €31.47 million

Demand for wood is projected to increase by up to 49 per cent by 2050, driven by expanding industrial needs.

Climate change (CC) has become such an important economic, social and environmental issue that it has been renamed in mainstream discussions as the “climate crisis”. This crisis stresses urgency, especially as numerous countries are reporting increases in climate-related events. Europe has set many goals to address the climate crisis from a top-down approach; on the other end of the spectrum, individuals have the motivation to act, but many are unsure of how and where to take action.

Calls for a 2030 emissions reduction target of at least 65 per cent, matched with halving of energy consumption by 2040 and phasing out fossil fuels by 2030. Ambitious or impossible?

Forest managers are advised to diversify the pool of tree species used in forests to ensure long-term stability and reduce vulnerability to climate change.

Climate change risks beech tree growth decline across Europe, potentially leading to forest dieback.

The AI4TRUST project aims to combat misinformation and disinformation in the EU by creating a trust-based environment that integrates the automated monitoring of social and news media with advanced AI-based technologies to enhance the work of human fact-checkers.

The European Commission anticipates the share of electricity in the EU’s final energy consumption tally will double from 25% today to about 50% in 2040 – new, cost-effective, efficient solutions are needed.

Thirty-eight per cent of the Estonian Football Association are women, and only eight per cent of the executive committee members are women - a stark gender imbalance persists in women's sports.

A recent report on artificial intelligence in journalism takes a sharp look at why many of the most beneficial applications of AI in news are relatively mundane.

LOCATEE - LOCal Authorities to Tackle Energy povErty in private multi-apartment buildings

More Europeans can't keep their homes adequately warm in winter. In 2021, 6.9 per cent couldn’t heat their homes properly, it reached 10.6 per cent in 2023, according to Eurostat. It could be as high as 16 per cent.

This special report looks at the complexity of managing European and global forest assets, their role in achieving Net Zero, and significant economic benefits while considering the impact of the EUDR and the potential for carbon removal incentives.

EU forests absorb around 10 per cent of total EU carbon emissions. Forests cover 40 per cent of Europe. Incentivising carbon renewal has serious Net Zero potential.

Global deforestation surged in 2023 to 6.37 million hectares. Tropical regions are critically affected, accounting for 96 per cent of deforestation.

Over a quarter of the EU population live in regions below 75 per cent of the EU’s average development level. Eastern Europe is still driven by the catch-up effect and EU membership benefits.

A new survey shows Hungarians recognise the urgent need to adapt to climate change. The vast majority support immediate investment in climate adaptation to avoid higher future costs.

Hungary's performance gap between socio-economically advantaged and disadvantaged students is larger than the OECD average. Sectoral educational strategies need urgent change.

New data shows that the media sector is one of the sectors most affected by artificial intelligence (AI), with 90 per cent using AI for news production. GenAI technologies present new opportunities for newsrooms - but risks too.

Only 12.3 per cent of Hungarian women are employed when their youngest child is aged 0-2, compared to an OECD average of 37.9 per cent. The gender pay gap is 15.5 per cent. Change is coming.

In this Special Report we take a look at Hungary's formula for sustaining the country's social cohesion - focusing on investment in human capital to reduce economic disparities and prosper; and its strategy to deliver to ensure a higher standard of living for its citizens.

Simplification and a more equitable balance should be at the heart of Europe's cohesion policy according to a recent report. Reforms should also focus on long-term investment strategies which increase solidarity.

Attacks on journalists are rising. Europe has been slow to act in response. A new European approach to media strategic communications is needed.