Bouldering: A dual pathway to mental resilience and entrepreneurial success
There’s something quietly revolutionary happening on Europe’s climbing walls. More and more young people are swapping the gym floor for bouldering mats, lacing up their climbing shoes, and discovering that this gravity-defying sport isn’t just about brute strength.
Girls in Crisis: The Growing Mental Health Divide Among Teens
Young people across Europe are facing a growing mental health challenge. Recent research reveals worrying differences between boys and girls, as well as between countries. For the first time, the ESPAD study looked not only at substance use but also at how teenagers feel mentally and emotionally.
The European Degree of the Future: Will a Common Academic Label Reshape Universities in the EU?
Europe is dreaming bigger when it comes to education. But how close are we to a truly united academic space?
Will the European Union force us to save water? A new strategy
The European Union has adopted a new water resilience strategy aimed at addressing the growing problems of water scarcity, pollution, and climate change.
Your Last Chance for Asylum: How the EU Handles Appeals After a Rejection
An effective appeal process isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline.
“Choose Europe”: Can the EU Deliver a Future for Young Minds in Science?
“Choose Europe” is the EU’s bold new vision to become a global science hub. But will it deliver real opportunities for young researchers across the continent and beyond?
Romania’s 8-hour school day: a sociologist’s take on what it means for children
In recent weeks, the debate over an extended school day has resurfaced after Minister Daniel David reminded the public that the law sets an eight-hour daily schedule for teachers. However, sociologist Ovidiu Voicu shifts the spotlight to students, arguing that the model should be built for them, not on their backs.
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.
