In a recent report, NGO Human Rights Watch highlighted the Hungarian government’s repeated attacks on media freedom and pluralism, which constitutes a significant blow to the country’s rule of law. The report, titled “‘I Can’t Work As A Journalist’: The Systematic Undermining of Media Freedom in Hungary,” details the obstacles faced by independent journalists under Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s administration.
Europe is likely to be greatly impacted by internal issues, such as the upcoming European Parliament elections, but also external developments, according to a report from the European Parliament Research Service (EPRS).
While AI offers immense potential to enhance journalistic practices, it is crucial to approach them with a critical mindset. Journalists must understand how to leverage new technologies, including AI while recognising their potential caveats and recognising their effective and responsible use.
The AEJ’s honorary Secretary-General, the internationally acclaimed editor, writer, and champion of human rights Juraj Alner, has died at the age of 86 after a long and cruel illness.
A new political party came into being in Germany and is set to run in various elections, including the European elections in June this year. Here’s a brief introduction to some of the basics plus a look at what the German media have been saying in the past week or so, mainly in their headlines. It will be fascinating to see how this party evolves as there seems to be a trend in European politics away from the domination of the past of big political parties towards a more fragmented political landscape.
The Association of European Journalists, together with other 18 NGOs, urge authorities to protect journalists and strongly condemn the killing of at least 83 journalists and media workers in the Isreal-Gaza war.
In November, AEJ Belgium went to Rotterdam to attend the Fifth meeting of the European Young Work (YO-WO) project funded by the EU Commission. This project seeks to identify effective solutions and expand their perspectives on youth unemployment and gender inequality issues in the European labour market.
There’s a new tourist attraction close to Paris that’s ideal for Francophiles and Francophones, whether native French speakers or not. If you enjoy words, the French language and want to know more about the history of the French language, the Cité Internationale de La Langue Française is the place to go.
In the run-up to the European elections in June 2024, a recent Eurobarometer survey has revealed a strong sense of European identity and support for EU membership among citizens across the continent. The findings paint a picture of a united Europe, with six in ten citizens viewing EU membership as a positive force and over 70 percent believing that EU actions have a direct impact on their daily lives.
Le retour de son PDG Sam Altman – dont les méthodes avaient été jugées incompatibles avec la société et ont conduit à son licenciement – a abouti à la destitution ultérieure des deux seules femmes membres du conseil d’administration d’OpenAI.
