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

Turn your idea into impact: apply now for the European Commission’s Youth Start-Up Competition 2025

Do you have a transformative start-up idea? The European Commission’s Youth Start-Up Competition 2025 is open to innovators aged 18 to 25 from the EU or Single Market Programme-associated countries.

3 min

What TikTok’s #EuropeanUnion is really about?

TikTok’s #EuropeanUnion reveals more than just trends - it’s a space where politics, education and everyday stories of EU life meet. An analysis of 15 top videos shows that most content is neutral or positive, with only limited criticism.

4 min

Why do we always feel like we’re falling behind?

In a world where everyone is unique, we have nevertheless created an invisible competition in which we try to keep up. The age of social media and constant comparison makes us feel behind without knowing to whom or what. This article explores why we feel this way, how young people perceive it, and what psychologists have to say about it.

4 min

Who am I when I’m not online?

In the online world, we know what to wear, how to act, what to think. But what if we disconnect? Who are we when no one is watching, when there's nothing to like? In an age where scrolling replaces thinking, more and more people are asking this question.

6 min

The Revista 2000+ Experiment: how young people see the school press and what they think about future journalists

"I believe that a young journalist has every chance to experience the beauty of the profession if they have extraordinary mentors. As in all professions, people are the ones who determine a young person's path towards achieving their own goals."

6 min

Beauty under pressure: what’s really inside your skin fillers?

An EU investigation uncovers hidden risks behind the aesthetic craze.

4 min

Have social media made youths feel lonely?

Have you ever found yourself scrolling through social media (such as TikTok videos/ Reels) for hours and just felt lonely or empty? Does this sound familiar?

2 min

The Netherlands is pedaling into the future

With cycling to work up by 57% in just one year, the Dutch are proving that two wheels might just be the smartest way forward.

3 min