European Heritage Days as a Cultural Laboratory
Architecture takes center stage for the 2025 European Heritage Days.
How permanent is Permafrost—and what its thaw means for the world
Permafrost was once the planet’s deep freezer; it is now a slow-burning fuse. As it thaws, ancient carbon escapes, landscapes collapse, and northern communities pay the price. The science is clear, but politics lags behind physics, turning a planetary warning into a moral choice.
Debate Kit – Identity and Gender
A person's gender identity is the one they feel and claim. It is exclusively a matter of self-determination; that is, it is the one the person believes and says they have. Gender identity is a psychological given; therefore, it depends neither on behavior, nor appearance, nor body, nor tastes, nor sexual orientation. How does one determine their gender identity?
China signals deeper economic cooperation with Germany
China has signalled its readiness to deepen economic cooperation with Germany, framing trade and investment as a key stabilising force in its relations with Europe. During talks with the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Beijing highlighted clean energy, advanced technologies and services as priority areas for closer collaboration, while reaffirming its commitment to further opening the Chinese market to foreign businesses.
Debate Kit – Immigration in Europe
Migration is a major concern today and occupies a prominent place in political discourse, as evidenced by the migration crises triggered by the wars in Ukraine and Palestine. However, this is not a new phenomenon in Europe; quite the contrary.
Debate Kit – Actions and Climate Change
The European Youth Parliament – France is a citizenship education association run by and for young people. These fact sheets can be used as a basis for facilitating a debate or awareness-raising activity for any type of audience. Discover today the Debate Kit on the theme of climate change!
Debate Kit – Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the ability of a machine to replicate human-like behaviors, such as reasoning, planning, and creativity. In the form of software or connected devices, AI adapts to the information it receives to respond to requests autonomously. Artificial intelligence: progress at what cost?
Beijing pushes back against US claims of Chinese interference in the Arctic
Beijing has pushed back against US claims that China is seeking to expand its influence in the Arctic, arguing that its activities in the region comply with international law and serve shared global interests. The dispute comes as European leaders distance themselves from Washington’s rhetoric on Greenland and Arctic security.
Debate Kit – Gender Inequality and Culture
The European Youth Parliament – France is a citizenship education association run by and for young people. These fact sheets can be used as a basis for facilitating a debate or awareness-raising activity for any type of audience. Discover today the Debate Kit on the theme of immigration in Europe!