The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union thanks all young bloggers who participated in the 2016 version of the blog ‘Young Voices of Europe’. The blog ‘Young Voices of Europe’ has (temporarily) ceased its activities.
Read moreThe Growing Generation Gap
My name is Stylia, I am 24 years old and have studied international and European studies. Has the crisis really come to an end? An average observer not living in Greece might as well say so. Greece is no longer making big headlines, the Memorandum ‘expires’ in May and the rating agencies give out positive […]
Read moreHow to defeat the populist narrative
My name is Giuseppe, I am 26 years old. I work in a library. I have a degree in Classical Literature and now I am studying Philosophy. I live in Eboli, a small town in southern Italy. The recent years of economic crisis have increased populist movements in all European states. The success of the […]
Read morePostcard from Jordan – Notes after attending a conference on mobility and freedom of movement
I’m Christoforos, an expat Greek in his late twenties who tries to make the most out of his nomadic life. With background in media and communications, I experience the daily struggle to find accurate information and stay open to new theories that might convince me to re-consider. Introduction In December 2010, the Arab Education Forum […]
Read moreThe European Elections Campaign in Spain Part I
My name is Héctor. I am 24 years old and I am a political and international relations analyst. I work at a think tank in the beautiful city of Barcelona. What I write here reflects solely my own views. As the European elections are drawing closer, an analysis of the election campaign in each country […]
Read moreWe and the Others
I’m Christoforos, an expat Greek in his late twenties who tries to make the most out of his nomadic life. With background in media and communications, I experience the daily struggle to find accurate information and stay open to new theories who might convince me to re-consider. The recent development in the world has […]
Read moreA wish for the elections
My name is Héctor. I am 24 years old and I am a political and international relations analyst. I work at a think tank in the beautiful city of Barcelona. What I write here reflects solely my own views. In the last 2 years I have visited Brussels lots of times and for different […]
Read moreSomeone press Mute, please!
My name is Giuseppe, I am 26 years old. I work in a library. I have a degree in Classical Literature and now I am studying Philosophy. I live in Eboli, a small town in southern Italy. A man walks into a bar and asks for a beer. He drinks alone, while in the background […]
Read more10 reasons to vote at the European elections
My name is Stylia, I am 24 years old and have studied international and European studies. 10 reasons to vote at the European elections: 1) It is one of your fundamental civilian rights – so go exercise it 2) Whatever happens in the EU, it has a direct or indirect impact on your country […]
Read moreUniversity Fees and Austerity
My name is Armanda. I am 25 years old and a student of Economics at the University of Bologna, Italy. The last report of the European Commission on National Student Fees and Support Systems shows clear disparities among countries on university fees and support systems, confirming, also in this case, a sort of ‘division’ […]
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