Education emerges as a crucial tool to train students in critical thinking. The project was therefore aiming to train students in distinguishing truth from falsehood and contribute to more informed and responsible pupils. In this manner they will be better prepared for a future in higher education. The project was aiming to improve the students ability to analyze information, evaluate arguments, and make informed decisions. In a longer perspective this might aswell promote their independent thinking, and preparing them for the complexities of the real world.
In today's globalized society, where information flows seamlessly across borders, the younger generation is facing a significant challenge — the uncritical acceptance of information without verification. This phenomenon is worsened by the immediacy of news consumption, where the need for instant updates often overshadows the importance of accuracy and reliability. All the participating countries therefore agreed upon that the primary needs that should be met by the project where how to tackle the rise of the new phenomen of "Fake News". Moreover, all teachers experienced that their pupils nowadays are equipped with technology that grants instant access to news and often tend to prioritize immediacy over reliability. The shift from being well-informed to having rapid access to news has led to a culture where reporting takes precedence over critical evaluation.