De-labeling the “Gen Z” protests
The label ‘Gen Z protests’ may be an attractive brand, but it reduces diverse, politically charged mobilizations into a pseudo-demographic narrative. By framing youth uprisings as generational outbursts, media and elites depoliticize them, sidelining the structural inequalities and institutional failures that actually fuel the anger.
The social elevator is stuck
Europe’s social elevator has stalled. The continent that once promised equal opportunity now recycles privilege, locking new generations on the same floors where their parents stood. What was once mobility has become inheritance—an inequality passed down like family silver.
Latvia: Withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention Paused After Presidential Veto and Mass Protests
Latvia has become the first EU country to decide to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention – a document regarded as a cornerstone of Europe’s fight against violence against women. The parliamentary decision has divided society and sparked mass protests in Riga.
"Discover Yourself Fest" festival brings energy and creativity to UVT
The West University of Timișoara (UVT) hosted "Discover Yourself Fest" on Friday, October 3, 2025, an event dedicated to young people and the local community, which promotes a healthy and responsible lifestyle.
A microstate for the Bektashi? Tirana’s gamble
Edi Rama’s plan for a ‘Vatican of Islam’ in Tirana casts the Bektashi order as Albania’s soft-power brand of tolerance — but critics see a political spectacle.
Beaches out of reach: how Italy risks losing its shores
Rising costs and outdated regulations are making Italy’s beaches less accessible. With nearly a third of Italians unable to afford a vacation, the country faces an urgent problem.
The EU’s bold anti-poverty strategy: real change or just an ambition?
Can poverty in Europe be reduced by 15 million people by 2030?
Europe steps up in global fight against human trafficking
Human trafficking—one of the gravest human rights violations—remains a serious challenge for the European Union. According to the latest study from the European Migration Network (EMN), EU member states and observers are increasingly focusing on its international dimension.
