Can war be justified in the name of democracy?
What is war? Democracy? What are the eligibility criteria to be deemed justifiable? This is the perspective of a 18 year old female in a current world of ‘symbiotic’ state of political phenomena.
“Local politics isn’t a spectator sport for young people,” says 28-year-old elected official
At 28, Carlos Paiva Raposo serves as an elected councillor on the Cascais Municipal Assembly, viewing local politics as democracy's training ground. Amid youth disillusionment across Europe, he insists institutions must become far more accessible to regain their trust.
Conscription in Greece: Compulsory on paper, voluntary in reality but not for long
Despite being one of the few NATO members whose defense spending exceeds the Alliance’s target of 2% of GDP—reaching 3.1%—and despite never suspending compulsory military service amid tensions with neighboring Turkey, Greece’s armed forces still struggle to attract Gen Z.
What Italians and Europeans Really Want from the EU: A New Survey Explains
A European Union that is more united and more protective of its citizens, but also attentive to respect for democratic principles. This is the Europe European citizens would like.
Injustice makes Otilia Colceriu’s blood boil. That’s why she fights
Otilia Colceriu can't sit quietly when injustice hits. As executive director of EU&U in Brussels, she's turning outrage into action through advocacy and social media. Her mission is a simple one: to protect European democracy before it's too late.
A New “Spring of Nations”: Generation Z Takes to the Streets
It started with a power outage in Madagascar; today, half the world seems to be on fire. Generation Z is creating its own digital “Spring of Nations”—without parties, without leaders, with memes instead of manifestos.
Gamers vs. Giants: Fight of Digital Ownership
What's this "Stop Killing Games" petition all about? It's a movement started by gamers who want to stop big companies from permanently shutting down video games after they've already sold them to people.
Journalism Under Pressure: No Story Is Worth Your Mental Health
Journalists face extreme stress, trauma and violence, often without mental-health support. Why the profession must prioritize psychological safety.
