After summer: Rentrée at the European Newsroom
On Monday, in true Brussels fashion, the European Newsroom opened its doors inviting its members to a “back-to-business” rentrée at the Residence Palace.
EU post pandemic recovery fund too slow in reaching member states, auditors find
The European Court of Auditors on Monday released a new report evaluating the performance of the bloc’s major post COVID-19 recovery fund, intended to support member states’ economies to build back better. The verdict: Funds don’t reach countries fast enough, putting its objectives and goals at risk.
Workshop on artificial intelligence with dpa: how to recognise and use AI in journalism
On September 3, the European Newsroom hosted an online workshop on artificial intelligence, facilitated by dpa. Participants learned about how to use AI tools in their work as (news agency) journalists, as well as how to recognise AI-generated content, such as deepfakes.
EU Commission urged to target EU agriculture subsidies at poorer farmers
A report by a committee of experts has advised the European Commission to target Common Agricultural Policy subsidies to poorer farmers. Earlier this year, farmers staged angry protests against EU agricultural policy.
Gender balance at risk in von der Leyen’s next EU Commission
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has set the goal of achieving gender balance in the next European Commission. Equal numbers of men and women should hold the top jobs. But national governments are not playing ball.