I am writing this article as a simple Business student, proud member of a European Student Organization and critic young Spanish “Indignado”. My trips abroad and my post as Erasmus responsible in Santander, Spain, get me in contact with young students from all over Europe. I wish to share with you one of my and most young people’s biggest concerns:… Read more →
Dr. Makowiecki, the self-proclaimed doctor of human and ladybug sexual behaviour and doctor honoris causa of alcohol and drug counseling (MLCD, Miami) signed an exclusive contract with The AEGEEan Magazine and will offer his extensive knowledge and experience to help our readers with their existential problems and questions. This is your unique opportunity to ask what you always wanted to… Read more →
On the 23rd of November 2011, the European Commission officially presented the proposal of “Erasmus for All” (E4A), the new program that will replace our beloved “Youth in Action” for upcoming years 2014-2020, gathering the areas of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth in one same program. As you might be aware, the current Youth in Action (which is the Program… Read more →
It was a very sunny and warm day when I finally arrived with all my stuff to the Comité Directeur’s house in Brussels, the place where I was going to live for one year. It was the beginning of an unforgettable experience, there was no doubt about that. But when I moved in there were two little inhabitants of the… Read more →
At the European Union’s Youth Conference in Sorø, Denmark (18-21 March 2012), European youth representatives gathered together to voice their follower’s views on European youth policies. National Youth Councils and youth organisations had asked their followers and supporters beforehand to give their opinion about this presidency’s special focus on “creativity and innovation.” Every EU presidency’s cycle, a conference is held… Read more →
On Saturday, March 17th 2012, « Le Forum des Initiatives Jeunes » – Youth Initiatives Forum, initiated by Animafac, took place in Paris. This initiative stems from the observation that negative prejudices about young people remain in French society. They are seen as egoistic, lazy, only thinking of getting drunk and having fun. The idea was to prove them wrong by showing… Read more →
The governor of Saint-Petersburg has recently signed an amendment to the local “Law on administrative violations” imposing financial penalties for promotion of homosexuality among people under 18. Frankly speaking, for us as for residents of this city it would be much more important if local parliament discusses more pressing issues, such as the situation in public health, taxation of small… Read more →
The Youth in Action Programme offers young Europeans a chance to make a real difference in the world – and to change their own lives – through the European Voluntary Service . About EVS The European Voluntary Service (EVS) is a programme offered by the European Union to all people aged 18-30. Main focus is on the process of intercultural learning by… Read more →
Remember those questions about the Structured Dialogue of the EU, which were sent by our Liason Officer towards European Youth Forum? This is what it is all about! Structured Dialogue for DUMMIES: Who? Young people and policy makers. What? A space for young people and policy makers to discuss and feed into European youth policy at national and European level together. A tool… Read more →
There are many stories that can be told about Georgia, but probably one thing that is common to all of them is the incredible hospitality you will find in this country. It is such a strong part of the culture that even for the police such behaviour is obvious. In this article we will tell you a small story about… Read more →
