The turnout for the European elections is falling steadily. Why does this important election not attract citizens to the ballot box? Can the public not identify themselves with the European Union because the European institutions are not tangible for the voters? Is the European Parliament weakened in its function by Read more…
As soon as Kosovo declared its independence in 2008, the newly formed government signed an agreement with educational institutions based in Greece and started providing scholarships for young Kosovars to study in the neighboring country. Today, there are dozens of young Kosovars studying in Greece, the majority of which are Read more…
Migration is an ongoing process. In 2017 about 260 million people were living outside of their country of birth. Countries are especially affected by migration of well-educated professionals, scientist and intellectuals, who should be the leaders of economic and social development therein. They represent an important part of the human Read more…
Bosnia and Herzegovina, the land in the center of the World. European yet cosmopolitan. It is the year 2019. 24 years from the end of War on Western Balkans between Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Croatia. At the same time, I am also 23 years old – a very symbolic Read more…
The historic Silk Road cannot be imagined without China. In 2012, we created the Great Silk Way International Youth Union (hereafter GSW IYU), it was difficult to convince China to participate in such a platform. So we’re not sure whether we’re fully convinced yet. The Revival of the Great Silk Read more…
How do we diminish the gap between us? Polarization seems to conquer lands that traditionally were known for their consensual approach to solving political and societal issues. Influencing Politics In the European Union, not only domestic actors, but also foreign actors are trying to obtain dividends by encouraging difference and Read more…
Young Moroccans refuse to participate in the political life of their country. They lose trust in the government and political parties. The effects are concerning: Young Moroccans are not willing to vote nor know what to expect from various political parties. Start Making a Change How can we shape future Read more…
The intercultural opening of the administration is a process which aims at an equal and unhindered access of people, whether with or without migration. Many administrations talk about the importance of diverse administrations. However, access to public service training is still difficult for people with a migrant background than for Read more…