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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.
Generational Differences on the Concepts of Trauma and “Mental Health”
Currently, we are witnessing a massive shift in mentality between generations: while our grandparents or parents (Baby Boomers and Gen X) were taught to grit their teeth and not speak about their problems, most young people from Generation Z have transformed psychology and neuroscience into tools they operate with every day.
Four years of war: how Ukrainian youth continue their studies in Europe
Four years after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, millions of Ukrainians continue to live outside the country. According to the Center for Economic Strategy, by January 2026, approximately 5.6 million Ukrainians were abroad as refugees. Among them are young people—approximately 56%—and thousands of students who have continued their studies at European universities.
The financial reality: How much will future doctors currently in medical school actually earn in Romania?
Beyond vocation, financial stability represents a deciding factor in the retention of young specialists. Incomes vary considerably depending on the chosen branch, as the state system is rigorously regulated, while the private sector offers greater flexibility but also an instability specific to the beginning of the journey.
“Adults at 16”: Children caring for children and the Invisible burden of young carers
While most 16-17-year-olds are concerned with exams or their first night out, a significant portion of Generation Z lives a parallel reality. These are the "young carers," adolescents who take on adult responsibilities—from paying bills and housework to caring for younger siblings or sick parents—before they even have the right to vote.
The Paradox of Digital Proximity: How Technologies Amplify Loneliness
Digital platforms create the illusion of an active social life based on instant messages, quick reactions (likes, comments), and continuous interactions. In reality, these forms of communication can replace relationships that lack authentic human contact. The emergence of chatbots (e.g., Character.AI) and artificial intelligence adds a new dimension to this phenomenon, offering an unreal form of communication, especially to emotionally vulnerable individuals. Technologies intended to unite people can, paradoxically, intensify the feeling of inner isolation.
Al and the Future of Work: Replacement or Reinvention
Artificial intelligence is often imagined as a thinking machine, but in reality it is far closer to a powerful pattern-recognition tool trained on vast amounts of data. While many fear that AI will replace human work entirely, history suggests that new technologies usually transform jobs rather than eliminate them. Machines may excel at speed and analysis, yet qualities such as empathy, moral judgment, and lived experience remain uniquely human. The real challenge, therefore, is not whether AI will shape our future, but how we choose to use it.
How recycling Fashion Trends can cause a Spike in the Rate of Eating Disorders
From the resurgence of Miu Miu skinnies to the "Pilates Princess" aesthetic, the fashion cycle has officially returned to the ultra-thin silhouettes of the late 90s and early 2000s. However, this 2026 revival carries a new, more insidious edge. While the original "Heroin Chic" era was overtly gritty, today’s obsession with thinness is often "repackaged" as holistic health—disguised by protein-loading, gut-cleansing, and the controversial rise of Ozempic.