Recent News

Act local – connect European – think global! There is a lot going on in the network of Generation Europe – The Academy. Here you can find recent updates and reports on activities in our network.

Youth Voices in Parliament: Let’s talk about Racism!

20. October 2026

Youth Voices Rising

International training sessions prepare young people to speak out for themselves and equip them to empower their peers back home to advocate for their own concerns. In the following, our project partner Irenia reports on how the project has specifically supported local young people in raising their voices at a formal parliamentary hearing in the Catalan Parliament. They addressed the topic of racism and discrimination in schools.

Youth Voices Rising: Learning from Practice in Thessaloniki

19. October 2026

Youth Voices Rising

Staying flexible when plans meet the complex reality of youth work: At the fourth International Project Meeting of Youth Voices Rising in Thessaloniki, the nine partner organisations from six countries evaluated their activities since the spring meeting in Budapest. They clarified open financial and logistical questions and adapted upcoming activities to new practical experiences.

Two young people in light blue Generation Europe T-shirts and sunglasses stand arm in arm in front of trees.

Song-Release: Together United We Stand

3. September 2026

Youth Encounter

Who actually decides what Europe’s future will look like – and who gets to have a say? At the international youth encounter ‘Our Europe, Our Voices’ in Essen and Oberhausen, young people from Germany, Italy and Spain made their very personal answers heard: through, among other things, a jointly produced music video and direct conversations with politicians and other stakeholders.

Catalonia: Twelve Days Off-Grid

20. August 2026

Youth Encounter

No running water, electricity only when the sun is shining, and a “shower” outside with a bucket and scoop: At the off-grid farm La Serra near Besalú in Catalonia, young people from Germany, Italy and Spain experience how directly their everyday lives depend on the resources available. Under the motto “Bee Humble”, they explore sustainability, living in community and mental wellbeing. They also help to develop the site itself.

Munich: Be Brave, Take Action, Stay Positive

18. August 2026

Youth Encounter

From 27 July to 7 August 2026, young people from Germany, Poland and Estonia gathered in Munich for their first international youth encounter as part of Generation Europe – The Academy. Together with six project team members from the three countries, they explored questions about democracy, participation and Europe’s future. One of their first decisions was to choose their own motto in a democratic process: “Be brave – take action – stay positive!”

Solidarity for Europe

13. August 2026

Youth Encounter

What does solidarity mean to young people today? And how does a European value become a concrete shared practice? Active young people from Poland, Germany and Hungary have been exploring these questions. The ‘Solidarity for Europe’ youth encounter marks the start of their new three-year project partnership within the network of Generation Europe – The […]

Larissa: The City as a Stage

3. August 2026

Youth Encounter

What defines a public space? Who sets its rules, who has access, and who remains invisible? With these questions in mind, 30 young people from Germany, Italy and Greece came together for an international youth encounter in Larissa. Under the title ‘Youth Commons: Access (not) granted’, they spent almost two weeks transforming the Greek city into a laboratory for youth participation and artistic expression.

Building Bridges for Peace

30. July 2026

Youth Encounter

How can peace be established and sustained in Europe? Thirty young people from Germany, Italy and Finland explored this question. The outcome of this international youth encounter: impressive works of art, a podcast episode and plenty of motivation for future projects.

This Is Not Fiction. This Is Our Life.

21. July 2026

Local Activities

A security guard follows a young person through a shop. Repeated police checks, without any specific reason. A stranger touches someone’s hair without permission. Experiences like these formed the starting point for months of collective theatre work for the local group of Generation Europe – The Academy in Zaragoza, Spain. Eighteen young people developed “Instrucciones […]

30 Methods for Local and International Lobbying

17. July 2026

Youth Voices Rising

Youth work needs strong advocates! In our cooperation partnership Youth Voices Rising, we organise trainings that empower young people and youth workers to campaign for issues that matter to them. However, the impact should not be limited to those who can take part in these trainings themselves. That is why two collections of methods are now available for download.