The Idea Behind
The aim of the Editors’ Programme is to support young Europeans in expressing themselves pointedly, competently and with a broad horizon on topics of European identity and history and to pass on this ability to the authors of the blog.
Through this peer-to-peer approach, the dialogue competence within the young generation of Europeans is strengthened and European multiperspectivity can be promoted. In order to create a contemporary and sustainable basis for international understanding.
The Editors
The team of around ten editors accompanies the young authors of the blog in the conception, writing and visualisation of articles. The annually changing, international group of alumni of various EUSTORY Youth Activities not only provides advice and assistance in the writing process, but also develops innovative formats and new categories, determines thematic priorities in consultation with Körber-Stiftung and ensures that the blog is constantly up-to-date. The editors work in a virtual room in the internal part of the EUSTORY Youth Hub.
Workshops
In order to constantly develop and improve the blog, digital and physical workshops are held regularly for the editorial team. In the company of professional journalists, skills in blogging or visual storytelling are taught, the thematic agenda is set and new potentials of cross-border, journalistic cooperation are explored.
Our Editors’ Community
Servus, Frankfurt!
Unlike those who pick more exotic Erasmus destinations, Decho chose Frankfurt. He was attracted by its educational reputation, but ended up finding many other ways to enjoy the city.
The Silence Only She Could Hear: A Pioneer of Autism Research
Tracing one’s roots always brings surprises. This is the story of Růžena Nesnídalová, a pioneer in autism research – as far as the author has been able to piece together from her family’s tales.
Where Fun Meets Politics – The Carnival of Torres Vedras
Carnival is traditionally a time of excess. In Torres Vedras, Portugal, it means parades, costumes, and themed monuments – turning it into a playful opportunity to bring up sociopolitical issues!
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?
National Blackout: Fearing the Rise of Military Tension
A 10-hour blackout struck the Iberian Peninsula in 2025. International tensions triggered unexpected fears in young Spaniards, who otherwise would have never even imagined a conflict at home.
Czeching In, 21 Years After: The Czechs’ View on the EU
As an EU country with a socialist past, Czech society remains politically divided. How do Czechs, especially Gen Z, feel about the European Union two decades after “Czeching In”?
Inheriting our Ancestors’ Experiences
The decisions of our ancestors shape our lives in many ways, even genetically. From a predisposition to diseases to a passion for languages – epigenetics studies whether we can inherit it all.
Wizards and Demigods – The Time Capsule on my Bookshelf
The 60s were carefree and the 90s were optimistic: young people once looked at the future in a positive light. So why is Gen Z so melancholic? Can we find the answer through literature?
The Forgotten Night of the Paras: A Tragedy in Metz
Though largely unrecognized, censorship and violence followed the Algerian War in France. Our author explores one event in her city as she seeks answers about her own French-Algerian identity.