The Technical Talent Paradox

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The Netherlands is expanding its ambitions in semiconductors, energy, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing. Yet the technical talent required to build and maintain these systems is not growing at the same pace.

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LAG Spiel und Theater Niedersachsen and Building Society Through Culture

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Creative organisations do more than produce performances. They create spaces where young people learn to collaborate, express themselves and participate in society. Through the example of LAG Spiel und Theater Niedersachsen, this article explores how culture strengthens communities and contributes to Europe’s social fabric.

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La Nave del Duende — When Expression Becomes Language

Sunday, July 5, 2026

La Nave del Duende illustrates how movement, theatre and embodied expression can support emotional development. Before feelings can be explained, they may first need to be experienced, explored and shared within a creative and collective environment.

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The Examination Society

Friday, July 3, 2026

Examinations are among the most trusted institutions of modern society. Yet as technology transforms economies and labour markets, an uncomfortable question emerges: are we still measuring the capabilities future societies will actually need?

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Theater Strahl and the Search for Identity

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Berlin’s Theater Strahl illustrates how theatre can function as social infrastructure, creating spaces where young people explore identity, belonging and participation within an increasingly complex and interconnected Europe.

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fABULEUS and the Power of Youth Expression

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Across Europe, organisations are using theatre, dance and creative expression to help young people develop confidence, communication skills and a stronger sense of self. Through the example of fABULEUS, this article explores why creativity remains an important part of youth development in a rapidly changing world.

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Why Libraries Are Becoming Social Infrastructure Again

Sunday, May 31, 2026

As digital life increasingly moves through platforms and algorithms, modern libraries are quietly transforming into social infrastructure: public environments where concentration, learning and human presence remain physically possible.

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🇦🇩 Portrait of a European — Andorra

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Andorra survives through geography, tourism and strategic adaptation between Spain and France. This portrait explores how mountain identity, economic openness and small-state pragmatism shape everyday life, revealing a society balancing sovereignty, tourism dependency and local continuity inside interconnected Europe.

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🇱🇮 Portrait of a European — Liechtenstein

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Liechtenstein demonstrates how small states can remain globally competitive through stability, specialised industry and strong institutional trust. This portrait explores how precision manufacturing, financial integration and social cohesion shape everyday life inside one of Europe’s most quietly successful microstates.

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Europe and the Slow Society

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Across Europe, societies are increasingly shaped by speed, stimulation and continuous availability. But as digital systems compete for attention and reaction time, a deeper question emerges: should Europe accelerate endlessly — or learn how to protect cognitive space, social rhythm and the human capacity for reflection?

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