Addressing the pressing need for transparency in EU Just Transition funds, the project brings together distinct outlets from Romania’s most industrial and coal-dependent counties: Craiova Știri (Dolj), Gazeta de Dimineață (Hunedoara), Știri Actuale (Prahova), as well as Sudvest and Presa fără stăpâni (Gorj).
Moving beyond the traditional, fragmented local media model, this initiative establishes a joint watchdog network. The project will enable teams of three journalists from each participating newsroom through specialised training in OSINT and data journalism. By creating a collaborative "Green Tips Hub," these teams will produce thorough investigations into how Green Deal funds are allocated, helping to prevent corruption and misuse. This cross-regional approach ensures that environmental accountability is addressed systemically, amplifying the influence of local reporting to a European scale.
Timeline:
January 2026 – June 2026
Trainers/Mentors:
Oana Despa (Investigative Journalism Expert)
Simona Carlugea (Data/OSINT Expert)
Marius Ilie Daea (Project Coordinator & Investigation Specialist)
