Overtourism as a Phenomenon Or What It Means to Live in a Glass Case
As mass tourism reshapes the Mediterranean, locals push back against rising rents, erasure of community, and cities turned into theme parks. This piece explores overtourism’s impact and calls for a new balance between visiting and belonging.
Smart Water, Bright Minds: the startup that rewrites conservation
A group of students from Magoula General High School turned a classroom idea into WaterLoop, an award-winning startup that recycles grey water and detects leaks in real time, cutting consumption by up to 50% without changing daily habits.
What do young people think about military investments in Europe and current war scenarios?
Young people do not appear to be critical of the increase in military spending in Europe: one in four young people see the increase as a potential source of new career opportunities in the sector.
Pesticides in food: EFSA reassures, residues remain within limits and the health risk is low.
The European Food Safety Authority's new report confirms that pesticide levels in foods consumed in Europe are largely under control. The results, collected in 2023 on over 146,000 samples, show high compliance with EU regulations and very low consumer exposure.
What does Romania’s President say about the findings of a poll showing Romanians’ nostalgia for communism
President Nicușor Dan expressed concern over the INSCOP survey commissioned by the Institute for the Investigation of Communist Crimes and the Memory of the Romanian Exile (IICCMER), which shows a growing nostalgia for communism among Romanians.
Out of Office: Europe’s summer pause in politics – an interactive map
While much of Europe relaxes into “Eurosummer,” politics, too, takes a seasonal pause as parliaments enter their summer recess - explore our interactive map that gives you an overview of Europe! But behind this seemingly harmless tradition lie delayed investigations, stalled legislation, and controversial bills hanging in limbo until the halls of power reopen.
Growing disappointment with democracy in the EU: What do recent studies reveal?
Democracy in the European Union is wavering under the weight of growing citizen disappointment, although support for joint actions and integration remains surprisingly strong. The latest research reveals a complex picture of public sentiment in Poland and Europe—full of contradictions, tensions, but also hope for a new model of community.
Post-Brexit Agreement Between the UK and the EU: What Changes for Young Workers?
European Union ambassadors have reached a basic agreement on the rules that will bring the UK and the EU closer together: all that's missing is political approval in the coming days. The texts range from defense to fisheries, from energy to the movement of young people (but there are no details on these).
Adam Szłapka – another misstep by the Polish Prime Minister?
Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that, as of July 1st, Adam Szłapka—former Minister for European Union Affairs and leader of the Nowoczesna party—will take on the role of government spokesperson. This appointment is intended to strengthen the government's messaging and improve communication with the public at a crucial political moment.
