A Policy Brief: Youth Voices for the Future of Europe

PulseZ gave young people across Europe the space to speak on key issues — from skills and jobs to AI, democracy, mental health, and climate. This paper captures what we learned from youth voices and why it matters for Europe’s future.

1 min

Climate change alert: Southern Romania under siege by desertification and extreme temperatures

Romania in 2026 faces an increasingly evident climatic fracture. While the intra-Carpathian regions still maintain features of the classic temperate-continental climate, the south of the country—especially the Romanian Plain and Dobrogea—is rapidly sliding toward an arid climate regime characteristic of subtropical zones. The phenomenon of desertification is no longer a theoretical projection but a reality transforming agriculture and the way of life for millions of inhabitants.

2 min

The Security of Our Planet, Our Europe

In this conversation, Angelina Daniels, a law student, speaks with Mr Jain, an environmental politics expert and textile business owner from India, on the EU’s leadership in climate policy, the role democratic institutions play in driving environmental action, and how young people can contribute meaningfully to building a greener future.

4 min

From climate change to the tragedy at Praid

For some, climate change doesn't mean much—just some glaciers melting in a hurry or temperatures that can terrify people—but this can lead to natural disasters that become true tragedies, as we witnessed at the Praid Salt Mine.

3 min

Too tired to care? What regulatory and climate fatigue are doing to the EU

Simplification comes hand-in-hand with the recently approved Omnibus package. But, is this shift merely technical or does it reflect something deeper about the Union? A growing sense of fatigue may be at the heart of this transformation.

6 min

Malta Pays Drivers €25,000 to Quit — But the Traffic Keeps Coming

Malta’s latest transport policy offers €25,000 to drivers who surrender their licence, but many argue the scheme risks becoming an expensive distraction from the island’s deeper traffic crisis.

3 min

Noma Island Controversy Deepens as Political Links and Permit Questions Emerge

Public concern grows over the Noma Island floating platform, with mayors, NGOs, and residents citing environmental risks and overcrowding. A petition demands transparency and safeguards. Momentum leader Arnold Cassola highlights potential political links, fueling fears of lobbying and weak regulation. The project has become a test of Malta’s governance and public trust.

6 min

From Resignation to Renewal: How the Next EU Budget Can Secure the Future of Family Farming 

Food is fundamental. It is a basic human right, one that has shaped wars, triggered unrest, and fuelled conflict. It is also a powerful political force and a matter deeply intertwined with security; food supply control is a well-known war tactic.

8 min
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