PulseZ Youth Festival – win a trip to Brussels!

Young people across Europe are invited to take part in the PulseZ Youth Festival, a dynamic opportunity to have their voices heard, contribute to digital democracy, and join a thriving community of content creators and aspiring media professionals. Submissions are now open—do not miss your chance!

3 min

The noise we don’t hear

Why sound pollution is one of Europe’s biggest — and most overlooked — health threats.

4 min

Across generations, beyond time: how the EU is designing a fairer future

What if laws didn’t just serve today’s citizens, but also the generations yet to be born? That’s the bold question the European Commission is asking as it takes a groundbreaking step toward long-term, intergenerational justice—with young people playing a key role in shaping it.

4 min

More women behind the wheel: why transport needs gender diversity

Transport is what keeps our world moving — connecting people, goods, and ideas. But despite its importance, it remains one of the most male-dominated industries on the planet. Isn't it time that changed?

4 min

The stories we carry: how Hassan Blasim rewrites identity beyond nationalism

What if home isn't a place, but the people we carry in our hearts? In an era of hardening borders and nationalist rhetoric, Iraqi writer Hassan Blasim’s stories reveal identity as neither fixed nor singular - but as a living negotiation between trauma and survival.

10 min

AccessibleEU: going beyond expectations and building a community for change

When goals become the beginning, not the end.

4 min

Love without permit: Budapest Pride and the struggle for visibility

Hungary’s new constitutional amendment banning LGBTQ+ public events signals a deeper authoritarian shift. As Pride becomes a target, protesters, activists, and EU institutions face a critical test of democratic resilience.

10 min

Editorial Article #2  – New formats, new voices, and a new phase of engagement

With Europe navigating complex geopolitical challenges, PulseZ is evolving, offering multilingual content, on-the-ground events, and dynamic new formats to reflect the continent’s diverse voices and experiences.

3 min

Access Without Borders: Europe’s New Vision for Disability Inclusion

New EU cards are to facilitate mobility and access to services throughout Europe for over 100 million citizens with disabilities. Are we witnessing a breakthrough in building a barrier-free Europe?

5 min