Critical Thinking in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

written by Azra Tapuškić, Bosnia and Herzegovina

As Generative AI (GenAI) becomes a standard “colleague” in our workflows, the primary threat to critical thinking is no longer misinformation alone, but cognitive offloading. This phenomenon occurs when we delegate the “productive struggle” of reasoning to an algorithm, leading to what researchers now call “metacognitive laziness”.



The Dark Side of Social Media: Protecting Albanian Youth in a Digital Age

written by Alesia Dodaj , Albania

In recent years, the digital life of Albanian youth has grown at an extraordinary pace, turning social media platforms into central spaces for communication, entertainment, and identity building. But alongside this rapid expansion, a troubling reality has taken shape…





Youth and Decision Making

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…



Film language today

written by Oleksandr Rachynskyi, Estonia

Self-expression through video content has become one of the main platforms for young people. If they are bloggers or streamers they just record themselves talking and millions of opinions can be heard if only you wish to listen. This also affected young people who want to express themselves artistically.



The reality of youth in the WB and EUs role

written by Džejlana Aganović, Bosnia and Herzegovina

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, and across much of the Western Balkans, young people often feel stuck between ambition and stagnation. While EU policies promote youth empowerment, democracy and inclusion, the reality on the ground often feels not as such.



How does digital intolerance take shape, and who are the invisible allies of hate speech

written by Milica Damjanović , Montenegro

With globalization, its key principles, and the expansion of opportunities for connection, exchange of ideas, and cooperation in all its aspects, serious global problems are also developing. One of the biggest is the prevalence of hate speech, where the growth trend is increasing. The existence and expansion of social networks where this problem is most prevalent gives this phenomenon a greater opportunity for development.





New Hope for a Free and Inclusive Twitter?

written by Mehmet Demir, Germany

Recently, Musk posed a question to his audience on Twitter about whether the company should find a new CEO. This interaction with users showcases his openness to community opinions and willingness to listen to their voices. In the end, Musk fulfilled his promise and handed over the CEO position to Linda Yaccarino.



Multiethnic and diverse Montenegrin society as indicator of stability in the Western Balkans

written by Iva Radović, Anđela Tomović, Aleksandar Kovačević, Montenegro

Today, Montenegro represents a multiethnic state characterized by rich linguistic and religious diversity. Despite the severe conflicts that followed the dissolution of Yugoslavia, Montenegro managed to preserve relative stability.





For women’s right to abortion

written by Ksenija Petrović, Serbia

In 2021 a young Polish woman, Izabela, was admitted to the hospital due to pregnancy complications. Her fetus had many problems and disorders and could not survive. But doctors were hesitant to operate on her because of a new law in Poland that bans abortion except in cases of incest and rape. Isabella’s condition worsened. She texted her mother: “my temperature is rising, I don’t think they will operate on me until the fetus’s heart is beating, and by then I could get sepsis.” She died a few hours later.