Own apartment or parental home? The reality of young people’s housing in Europe

Housing affordability is becoming one of the biggest challenges for young people around the world. However, in some countries it is more difficult than in others. Unaffordable housing and rental prices are increasing the age of independence. What options do young people have if they want to leave their parents?

6 min

Smartphones in the hands of children: Where is the line between benefits and risks?

Youth, EU & Media Word Search

Explore key concepts shaping today’s European youth and media landscape with our interactive Word Search.

1 min

The Fight Over Gender Rules in Chess

Le donne trans sono trattate da uomini quando si parla di vantaggi, ma da donne di serie B quando si parla di diritti: una doppia morale che unisce sessismo e transfobia sotto la maschera della “neutralità sportiva”. Finché gli scacchi resteranno divisi per genere e i giocatori trans guardati con sospetto, il “gioco dell’intelligenza” rimarrà prigioniero delle sue contraddizioni.

6 min

The EU launches an investigation into Google, accusing it of using online content to train AI.

The European Union has just announced the launch of an investigation into Google's use of online content and YouTube videos to train its AI models.

What Europe wants to do to reduce emissions: the EU’s environmental commitments towards COP30

The Climate Committee confirms the EU's leadership in the COP30 negotiations. The new climate targets must take into account the ambitious climate commitments set for 2040. All sectors are urged to contribute to climate neutrality.

2 min

Free train travel across Europe: who can get tickets starting October 30th and how to apply

With the DiscoverEu project, anyone aged 18 can obtain a pass similar to Interrail: free travel on trains throughout Europe for a period of one to thirty days, with discounts on accommodations as well. Applications open on Thursday, October 30th at 12:00 PM. Passes will also require a six-question quiz, and only those who pass will receive the pass.

5 min

Trans Lives Lost in Italy

Negli ultimi anni lItalia non si è mai dimostrata come un paese inclusivo per la comunità LGBTQ+, al contrario, le uccisioni delle persone trans sono tra le più alte in Europa.

3 min

The Great Departure: How a Generation is Abandoning the Balkans

Eurostat data reveals over 70% of Western Balkan youth dream of emigrating. This exodus threatens the region's economic future and projects a 15% population decline within 25 years.

6 min

Energy Drinks: When Are They Too Much?

Energy drinks are non-alcoholic beverages widely marketed as providing "energy." Their energizing effect is not associated with high energy value, but with the stimulating effect on the body's functions of the biologically active substances, vitamins, and plant extracts included in their composition.

2 min
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