Each year the General Secretariat of the Council offers 4 types of traineeships: paid, unpaid, traineeships for students of national administration schools and special programmes for trainees with a disability.
written by Nadia, Poland
Due to the pandemic and the growing media commitment to it, it seems that other social topics are neglected in Poland. The rights of the LGBT population have never been at an enviable level, but the latest news about “LGBT- free zones” leaves us speechless…
INFO, National Youth Council of Serbia (KOMS)
Ahead of the International Youth Day, marked on August 12, on August 5, in Belgrade representatives of six youth umbrella organizations from the economies of the Western Balkans signed a Memorandum of Partnership and Understanding.
written by LINDIANA AGOLLI, Albania
In May and June 2024, The Albanian Pro Family and Life Coalition led a campaign opposing a draft policy concerning reproductive rights. Two primary concerns raised by the coalition were the provision allowing abortions for girls over 16 without parental consent and the proposed legalization of surrogacy. Subsequently, on May 19th, the municipality of Tirana… Continue reading Pro-Family Outcry: Reproductive and Gay Rights Draft Policies Spark Debate in Albania
written by Bogdan Joković, Serbia
Pandemic of Covid-19 obviously changed the world and marked the year of 2020. In Serbia corona virus “arrived” in March, and on the 15th we had a state of emergency. It doesn’t seem any different after almost a year…
written by Anja Matić, Croatia
It often feels like we just can’t catch a break. Gen Z is facing tough challenges: mental health struggles, the pressures of social media, uncertainty about the future, unemployment, and economic insecurity. We also deal with climate anxiety, social inequality, and the feeling that our voices aren’t being heard.
written by Marija, Augusta and Gabriele, Lithuanian team
Young people often face tremendous pressure when it comes to making long- term decisions. That can be observed mostly during the time when they have to choose a University to study, or when they have to make a decision to move away from their hometown or to live abroad…
written by Bogdan Vasić, Serbia
In the Western Balkans, history has left deep scars. Ethnic tensions, political divisions, and lingering mistrust continue to shape relationships across the region. But amid these challenges, one powerful and often underestimated tool for peacebuilding is making a quiet comeback: sport.
written by CID team, North Macedonia
Several factors contribute to the high rate of youth unemployment in North Macedonia. One primary cause is the mismatch between the skills possessed by the youth and those demanded by the labor market.
written by Pavel Smulski, Ruta Pels and Denis Poljakov, Estonia
Estonia is the leading education nation in Europe. Best in PISA tests, country became a role model for digital education and remote learning, but salaries are lower than in Western Europe. The only promising and well paid sectors are management and IT. Not all specialists can find work in these areas…
written by MEDIActive Youth Network, Europe
The Youth Media Literacy Declaration calls on youth and civil society organisations, educational institutions and media actors across Europe to support stronger youth media literacy and critical thinking.
written by Nikola Savić, Serbia
Sport plays an important role in everyday life in Serbia, especially football. For many young people, supporting a club is not just a hobby, but a clear part of their identity.