Generation in motion: Érica Moreira on youth, Democracy & collective struggle
In this episode of Vox Civica, activist and Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize finalist Érica Moreira reflects on what it means to defend democracy in an era of polarization and far-right resurgence — from youth-led protests and digital campaigns to grassroots movements reshaping Europe’s civic landscape.
Poll // How many countries have you visited?
Being a European citizens allows young people many opportunities to travel through programs like Erasmus and ESC. Building your cultural luggage by meeting new people from other countries allows you to explore and feel closer to other realities.
A microstate for the Bektashi? Tirana’s gamble
Edi Rama’s plan for a ‘Vatican of Islam’ in Tirana casts the Bektashi order as Albania’s soft-power brand of tolerance — but critics see a political spectacle.
Beaches out of reach: how Italy risks losing its shores
Rising costs and outdated regulations are making Italy’s beaches less accessible. With nearly a third of Italians unable to afford a vacation, the country faces an urgent problem.
The EU’s bold anti-poverty strategy: real change or just an ambition?
Can poverty in Europe be reduced by 15 million people by 2030?
Opportunity or necessity? Rethinking mobility in the face of EU labour shortages
24 European countries have too many workers in certain sectors, while 29 face serious shortages.
Europe steps up in global fight against human trafficking
Human trafficking—one of the gravest human rights violations—remains a serious challenge for the European Union. According to the latest study from the European Migration Network (EMN), EU member states and observers are increasingly focusing on its international dimension.
Europe, science, & AI: building a future that’s smart and ethical
Seville becomes a turning point in shaping the EU's vision for how artificial intelligence should transform science — without losing sight of values, people, and trust.
