How do students advocate for academic rights? An in-site journey within the European Student Advocacy Day
Thanks to the support of my thesis supervisor, I was able to attend the European Student Advocacy Days at MCI — The Entrepreneurial School in Innsbruck, Austria, for a second time, on 19 and 20 February. This time, I participated as a postgraduate student and as an alumnus of the BA course Academic Freedom: A European and International Perspective, promoted by the University of Trento, the Jean Monnet Research Centre, and the European Society of Academic Freedom.
From Resignation to Renewal: How the Next EU Budget Can Secure the Future of Family Farming
Food is fundamental. It is a basic human right, one that has shaped wars, triggered unrest, and fuelled conflict. It is also a powerful political force and a matter deeply intertwined with security; food supply control is a well-known war tactic.
How anxiety affects Gen Z in Europe and what socioligsts suggest (written by a Gen Zer)
According to many reports, Generation Z is more stressed, unhappy and worried than the previous one. The reasons behind this phenomenon are more than an accident. They are entrenched with political, historical, climatic, social and cultural factors. In this article we go deep into each of these issues, trying to understand what Gen Z is experiencing and why.
What is the European Union stand on war in Iran? And why it is still unclear
The war in Iran has highlighted a long-standing issue for the European Union: the capacity to take one single and common stand amid global challenges. In this article we describe the position of the main European countries on war in Iran and their analogies, their differences and their contradictions, in order to answer a fundamental question: why is the European Union still so divided?
A War That Reshapes Geopolitical Dynamics : Energy, Power and Infrastructure in the U.S.–Israel–Iran Conflict
Two weeks into the escalating confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran, the conflict has already begun reshaping the global geopolitical landscape.
Noma Island: Malta’s New Sister Island
Rejected on the Côte d’Azur after fierce environmental and political opposition, the controversial floating platform Canua Island is now heading to Malta under a new name. Rebranded as Noma Island, the offshore venue is expected to relaunch in 2026 as a luxury beach club and restaurant accessible only by boat. Once rejected by French Riviera communities, the project is now being marketed as Malta’s “fourth island.”
More Than Medals: The Milan-Cortina Olympics and Political Controversies That Stole the Spotlight
The Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo are officially over. Records were broken, medals were won, and champions were crowned. But let’s be real – what people will remember years from now isn’t just the sport. It’s the drama, the clashes, and the uncomfortable questions that refused to stay off the ice.
What It’s Really Like to Run a JA Company at 16
Running a company at sixteen may sound unrealistic, yet the Junior Achievement Company Programme proves that young people are capable of building real businesses when given the opportunity. What began as a classroom project quickly became an immersive lesson in entrepreneurship, teamwork, and leadership. From building a brand and pitching on television to representing Malta at Europe’s largest youth entrepreneurship festival, the experience showed me that entrepreneurship is not just about ideas, it is about adaptability, responsibility, and the courage to turn solutions into reality.
