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?
Young People in Romania in the European Context
Young people in Romania today represent a social category in continuous transformation, caught between the challenges specific to Romanian society and the opportunities offered by membership in the European Union.
Is Society Emotional Today and is Empathy a Useful Quality in a Person?
Today’s society is often described as overly emotional, especially by older generations, but in reality, emotional openness has brought greater tolerance and acceptance of differences.
Are we doing Enough? – A Letter to the People Who Care
We should not worry about doing enough, but rather that we are doing something at all.
Care for a body: Where Art Meets Activism
Read Ally's coverage of the "Care for a body" exhibition, featuring 30 artists from 15 countries.
A spectre is haunting Europe – the spectre of loneliness
No longer a private feeling but a public condition, it seeps into politics, reshaping trust and belonging.If democracy once thrived on community, today it must learn again how to make people meet, not just connect.
The Future on Hold: Youth Unemployment Through The Eyes of the Romanian Youth
After months of sending applications, tailoring CVs, and refreshing my inbox for replies that never came, I finally landed a job a month ago. The whole summer was spent chasing opportunities that seemed endlessly out of reach. This is a story that, unfortunately, isn’t mine alone.
Back to school: Bullying overtakes schoolbag weight as parents’ top concern
The start of the 2025–2026 school year brought a shift in parents’ concerns in Romania: fear of bullying (38%) now outweighs worries about heavy schoolbags (33%) and children’s physical safety (32%).
Smartphones in the hands of children: Where is the line between benefits and risks?
The opportunity to stay in touch with peers or screen addiction? Where is the line drawn between the positive and negative impact of smartphone use on children and youth?
