Articles

Navigating the maze: Misinformation and the European Union in the digital age

In an era of instant content and algorithm-driven feeds, distinguishing truth from fiction is no longer just a matter of personal curiosity — it’s a civic duty. For the European Union, this presents a unique challenge.

7 min

How to save money in your 20s without feeling miserable

Saving can feel impossible when payday rolls around, and suddenly your bank balance takes a plunge thanks to another online purchase, a spontaneous brunch with friends, and that gym membership you swore you’d use this month. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

5 min

AI skills: A ticket to the future

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undeniably not just a buzzword. It is everywhere; it is reshaping industries, creating new career paths, and transforming the way we live and work. For young people keeping in touch with such a huge technological advancement should not be just an option but rather essential.

12 min

JA Europe’s commitment to supporting Ukrainian youth

When war tears through your life, education is often one of the first things to vanish. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, millions of young people have found themselves suspended between past and future, separated from their schools, their friends, and everything familiar.

5 min

Harnessing soft skills in the age of artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries and reshaping the workforce. While machines are becoming increasingly proficient at carrying out technical tasks, there are certain human abilities that remain irreplaceable and constantly in demand.

3 min

Do you really need a degree, or is it overrated?

For decades, young people have been taught that a degree is the ultimate key to success — a guaranteed way to secure career goals. But with free or low-cost university.

4 min

The demise of good news? Why positive stories deserve more space in the European news cycle

In an era where bad news dominates the headlines, one can’t help but wonder - has good news lost its place in journalism? Across Europe and beyond, the media landscape seems increasingly focused on wars, pandemics, violent crimes, and social crises.

4 min

Brussels’ peeing statues: Quirky icons of culture and humour

Virginia Kouridaki for JAEurope When it comes to global icons, Brussels might not boast the grandeur of Paris or Rome, but what it does have is a trio of statues...

4 min