Co-creators, not consumers: why young people must shape the future of AI in Europe
Artificial intelligence shapes many aspects of young Europeans’ lives, from jobs and privacy to climate and mental health, yet youth remain underrepresented in decisions about how AI is governed.
The end of cheap fashion from China? France draws the line
In Paris, the European fashion industry signed a declaration against ultra-fast fashion and cheap clothing from China. France’s initiative could reshape the fashion market and the way we shop for clothes online.
Is conflict the secret fuel of news – Torkki thinks it is
These days I read headlines slower. Not to dismantle everything, but to ask: if there’s a hero, who taught me to see them that way?
Erasmus+ may help even where one would not expect it
Traunstein in southeastern Germany is ageing fast. To stay vibrant, it needs fresh ideas — and youth-focused NGOs, especially those active in Erasmus+ , could be the key.
Erasmus+ was built on opportunity – let’s not unwrite that
The new EU's Long-Term Budget Plan (2028-2038) is not going to have an overall positive effect on the Erasmus+ Programmes. It lacks not only money (every project wants finances), but also some valuable priorities it had before.
The hustle paradox: how “grind culture” drives success – and burnout – in young entrepreneurs
Many young entrepreneurs are chasing success at such a speed that it could cost them their mental and physical health. Can they find an equilibrium where ambition and well-being can co-exist?
From Ancona to Gaza: let’s break the silence!
In the small town of Sirolo in the Ancona province, a powerful evening was dedicated to breaking the silence on Gaza. The local community gathered in overwhelming numbers to hear the stories of two sisters, Bayan and Iman, who recently arrived from Gaza.
Estonia’s fish industry finds a second life for waste
An Estonian project backed by the EU is proving that what used to be considered “just waste” can actually become a valuable resource for medicine, fashion, and even high-tech materials.
