On the occasion of European Youth Week 2026, MEDIActive Youth Network calls on young people, youth organisations, educators, and decision-makers to strengthen media literacy and support young people as informed citizens and responsible media creators.
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Mental health of young people in the digital age: challenges and initiatives
written by Stjepan Benkus, Croatia
Screens are everywhere. They rest in pockets, glow on desks, illuminate bedrooms, and quietly shape how young people think, feel, and connect. For many adolescents and young adults, digital spaces are no longer separate from “real life”, they are simply life itself.
Academic youth of Montenegro on entering the European Union
written by Lana Mašković, Montenegro
As Montenegro moves forward in its European Union accession process, the views of its academic youth reveal a landscape of divided opinions. For some students, and young academics, EU membership is seen as a natural and necessary step towards political stability, educational alignment, and institutional modernization.
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”.
Safer Internet Day: Are you really in control of what you see online?
INFO, Europe
Safer Internet Day is not just about protecting our devices or setting strong passwords. It is about understanding the space we spend so much time in. It is about learning how information reaches us, why certain content appears on our screens, and how easily our opinions can be influenced without us even noticing.
Montenegrin youth as change makers in the EU integration process
written by Iva Radovic, Andjela Tomovic, Aleksandar Kovacevic, Montenegro
Currently recognized as the most advanced candidate in the enlargement process, Montenegro is maintaining a clear trajectory toward full European Union membership with a target date of 2028.
Albania’s Historic Steps Towards EU Membership
written by Regis Shyti, Albania
Albania has been moving steadily along the path toward European Union membership, a journey marked by both historic milestones and persistent challenges. After decades of reform and adaptation, the European Commission has opened all chapters of the accession negotiations, signaling that Albania is now closer than ever to joining the European family.
MAYnet Work Plan 2026: Strengthening youth media literacy across Europe
INFO, Europe
At a time when young people are increasingly exposed to complex information environments – shaped by algorithms, platform dynamics, and artificial intelligence – the need for structured, high-quality media literacy education is more evident than ever. The MAYnet Work Plan 2026 addresses this need through a combination of education, content production, network development, and advocacy.
MEDIActive Youth Network is here!
INFO, Europe
We are proud to announce the establishment of the MEDIActive Youth Network (MAYnet) – a growing European network of youth organisations dedicated to promoting media literacy, critical thinking, and youth media activism.
Exploring the European Youth Portal
written by Nikola Srećković, Serbia
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…
Innovative Techniques of Seniors Activation: When Learning Connects Generations
written by CDER, Serbia
What happens when education designed for seniors starts inspiring young people too? That’s exactly where the Erasmus+ project Innovative Techniques of Seniors Activation (ITOSA) makes things interesting.
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.