A short introduction to Constructive Journalism

What exactly is Constructive Journalism? What are its chances and challenges? Could it really help reduce news avoidance? - A short introduction – featuring insights from Lisa Urlbauer, head of journalism training at the Bonn Institute.

7 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

Bologna slows down to speed up: how a 30 km/h city is redefining urban living

In January 2023, the Italian city of Bologna introduced a bold new rule: a citywide 30 km/h speed limit on most of its streets. But this wasn’t just about traffic — it marked the beginning of a much bigger urban transformation.

3 min

Moving abroad without the paperwork nightmare: what you need to know

Dreaming of starting a new life in another country?

4 min

Billions for real impact — not just for show

Ten years after the last major meeting on the issue, global leaders have come together once again — this time in Seville — to rethink how we fund development in a world facing deepening inequality and rising geopolitical tensions.

4 min

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.

4 min

A revolution in the opera house: how a small Austrian city made opera accessible to all

In a world where accessibility technologies are increasingly visible in public life, opera has remained one of the most traditional and exclusive forms of culture — rarely touched by inclusive innovation.

4 min

The noise we don’t hear

Why sound pollution is one of Europe’s biggest — and most overlooked — health threats.

4 min