Here you get news from Young Europe, calls for applications for our programmes and awards as well as other current news from the Foundation.
Today, many young Europeans experience their life marked by multiple crises. This year's publication of our educational network Understanding Europe explores the concept of resilience as a means to deal with crises – featuring suggestions by a psychologist, educational scientists, and young voices from the network members.
The travel journal 2023 takes readers through Berlin, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Helsinki, highlighting historical and contemporary aspects of migration and colonial influence. It features texts on Black perspectives in European travel history, personal experiences of travelers of color, city-specific challenges, reflection questions, and space for personal stories.
The Rebuild Ukraine Ambassadors of the European Youth Parliament (EYP) published their policy paper on the sustainable reconstruction of Ukraine. They presented and discussed their ideas at a launch and discussion event in the European Hours in Berlin with Michael Roth and Nataliya Pryhornytska.
The Narrative Change Academy, the first European project of the Young Islam Conference, has started! This year's programme brings together 12 young Europeans who want to address the issue of Islam in Europe and counteract polarizing, racist and Islamophobic attitudes and discourses. After an initial digital session, the participants now met in person for the first time in Berlin.
On Europe Day, Mikuláš Lakatoš, who was just announced Young European of 2023, speaks about his work and his vision for Europe. Focusing on strengthening Roma and LGBTQ+ communities, he tells us why equal opportunities for everybody matter and how is addressing remaining inqualities.
The Schwarzkopf Foundation has recently announced the nominees for the Young European of the Year 2023 award. We would like to introduce them to you!