EUSTORY is a vibrant civic education network that connects national history competitions in Europe and beyond. Every year, they empower thousands of young people to critically engage with their past and present. Together with partners, educators, experts and students, our activities provide space for learning, dialogue and the promotion of international understanding.
Highlights from our Work
History matters! Voices, insights and lessons from our network.
A Lottery you Can’t Lose
Mandatory military service, unthinkable only a short while ago, has returned in countries like Latvia due to the current geopolitical situation. What’s young people’s opinion on this new reality?
Bosnia: Building bridges, where others see walls
One conversation, one classroom at a time, four activists fight for unity in Bosnia and Herzegovina. How they refuse to give in to division, despite government pressure.
“Being tolerant is and should be hard”
How to deal with violence? Insights from Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee and keyfigure in re-building the island of Utøya after the terror attack in 2011.
“Solutions Not Sides” wins Bridging Gaps Award
This spring, Körber-Stiftung and THE CIVICS Innovation Hub had presented the one-time Bridging Gaps Award, inviting non-governmental organizations across Europe and neighbouring countries to share their successfully implemented youth projects fostering unity in polarised societies.
A Monument for Peace and Liberty
A Monument for Peace and Liberty Russia's war against Ukraine concerns us all! Young Europeans send this message with their augmented reality-memorial, which makes a stop in Hamburg to mark the anniversary of the Russian invasion.
“I will try to use history as a tool to change the world.”Participant of the international EUSTORY Teacher’s Academy in Budva, Montenegro, Oct 2024.
Our Latest Activities
Discover our current projects and initiatives.
“Peace in Action” – EUSTORY Experience 2025
Is there room for hope in times of conflicts, political crises, and deepening polarization? 50 young history enthusiasts from 18 countries explored creative ways of conflict transformation during the EUSTORY Experience.
NECE Lab: Working with Polarised Groups in Civic Education
How to counter polarisation in youth work? In Sarajevo, civic education specialists, researchers, and activists discussed challenges.
Beyond Bias – Teaching History in a Polarised World
How can we teach history and critical thinking in an increasingly polarised world? Some answers from the EUSTORY Annual Network Meeting in Oslo
“En:countering Divides” – EUSTORY Summit 2024
How to navigate through the divides of today’s world? Using diverse approaches in creative workshops, critical discussions and intercultural encounters, young history enthusiasts from 23 countries equipped themselves with tools to drive cross-border collaboration and change forward.
Next Gen in Action!
Curious to find out how history is present in all of your days? Get involved in our competitions or youth activities, explore Europe’s past and present through the eyes of young people from over 30 countries, or find inspiration how to actively shape public commemoration from young history activists.
Upcoming Events
What’s happening in our vibrant network?
Submission Deadline EUSTORY Switzerland
Participants have to submit their entry for the 12th Swiss history competition.
Submission Deadline EUSTORY Portugal
Participants have to submit their entry for the Iberian history competition.
Submission Deadline EUSTORY Spain
Participants have to submit their entry for the 19th Iberian history competition.
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