I didn’t go to the European Youth Portal expecting much. Honestly, my first thought was: “Okay, another official EU page, probably full of complicated text and forms I’ll never understand.” But curiosity (and boredom) won, so I clicked…
written by Hamdouche Meriem, Algeria
The so-called Switzerland of the Middle East is having a deep crisis by all accounts, which made the economy collapse and led it to a debt default. The situation has escalated since the financial crisis of 2019, for the consequences were serious, namely; the collapse of the Lebanese currency
written by Sanin Bilić, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The youth in the Western Balkans show a wide range of attitudes when it comes to the EU and it is relevant core values. This is mainly due to the differing historical contexts, socio-economic conditions and the EU accession process.
written by Denis Poljakov , Estonia
On a summer evening, I was walking down Balkanska Street in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Despite the late hour, I saw that one of the shops selling drinks was still open. The owner of the shop was sitting outside and reading a newspaper under a lamp.
written by Katerina Kamchevska, North Macedonia
Young people in North Macedonia continue to face employment challenges, pushing many to seek opportunities through digital work, civil society engagement or migration abroad.
written by Tarek Soliman - Better World Foundation, Egypt
Egypt has a young and growing population, with 63.4% of its population under the age of 30. This demographic shift has created significant challenges, including high unemployment rates and limited opportunities for economic mobility.
written by Ruta, Pavel and Denis, Estonian team
Feminism is a fairly misunderstood concept amongst young people. By definition, feminism is concerned with women’s rights to equal opportunities and dismantling the patriarchal system in masculine societies…
written by Mayar Alkaseem, Syria
In the recent years Budapest has become a very attractive study destination for international students, who come from all over the world…
written by Dejan Mihajlović, Serbia
“U-Report” is a digital social reporting platform created by UNICEF globally, and it’s available in a digital platform in Serbia as well, representing the voices of young people.
written by Ghizlane Echorrouque, Morocco
In Morocco, as in most Arab countries, the issue of single mothers is still a taboo.
written by Ena, Aleksandra and Milena, North Macedonian team, North Macedonia
People in the Balkans share quite an intensive amount of experiences, including their intertwined past but also present, especially in the cultural aspect. They share the same food, with some small regional variations, same expressions and mannerisms, and to some extent the same preference in music.
written by Milica Damjanović, Montenegro
In most European countries, the topic of whether young people are sufficiently involved in the decision-making processes that affect them and to what extent remains ever-relevant, continually raises new questions. The goal is to advance in all respects, focusing on education and the participation of those who are the future of their countries, which should always invest in the youth and foster their desire for activism and self-improvement. Annual research generates numerous conclusions, many of which remain largely unchanged from previous years.