young generation

Culture news

Why do so many hit songs sound alike? Meet the 'Gen Alpha melody'

What do Tiesto, Troye Sivan and The Strokes have in common? A Danish musicologist thinks he has the answer.

6 August 2026

Europe in Motion

Are young Europeans really left-leaning? Poll sheds some light

New research across the EU’s five largest countries paints a political picture of a continent on the fence.

9 March 2026

Health news

Mental health is declining globally. Where in Europe suffers the most?

Young adults are facing worse mental health and daily life challenges, driven by weak family bonds, low spirituality, early smartphone use, and high ultra-processed food consumption.

26 February 2026

Health news

Seeing influencers drink makes young adults want to drink too, study

The content young people see on social media influences their behaviour towards alcohol, according to a new study.

23 February 2026

Europe News

France leads crackdown on #SkinnyTok while Brussels plays catch-up

The move comes as European countries sound the alarm on TikTok’s impact on youth mental health. Experts warn the app still hosts dangerous content under different hashtags.

4 June 2025

wellbeing

Where in the world are people flourishing in all aspects of life?

The survey also found that across the globe, young people are not doing as well as expected.

30 April 2025

Tech News

How do you raise a child in the AI age? One father is turning to play

In South Korea, an AI education boom is pushing for children to learn about the tech early to avoid being left behind. For one family, it has become a fun playtime activity that inspires learning.

13 April 2025

Europe News

Who will be part of the next generation of French farmers?

The Paris International Agricultural Show is taking place at a time when the crisis-hit farming industry is still struggling to attract new talent.

28 February 2025

Earth News

Young people lack awareness of dangers to ocean health, study finds

The survey found little demand amongst young people for significant action or accountability from ocean stakeholders.

5 February 2025

Work

Why are companies firing Gen Z employees soon after hiring them?

A recent report found that companies were dissatisfied with their Generation Z (Gen Z) new hires and may avoid hiring recent graduates in the future.

8 December 2024

Europe in Motion

Where in Europe do people live with their parents the longest?

Young adults in southern and eastern European countries tend to stick around longer with their parents, OECD and Eurostat data shows.

25 October 2024

Culture news

Lyon WorldSkills Competition showcases young creative talent

The WorldSkills competition is open to under 23s and sees participants compete in fields from jewellery making to welding and aircraft maintenance to hairdressing.

16 September 2024

Health news

Millennials, Gen X at higher risk of 17 cancers than older generations

Younger people are more likely to develop cancer than prior generations, underscoring the elevated risks in childhood and young adulthood, according to new research from the US.

2 August 2024

Europe

Why is the far right gaining popularity among young people?

The perception that traditional parties are ineffective is increasingly leading the younger generation to put their trust in the reactionary messages of extremist parties.

21 June 2024

Travel News

Where in Europe do people take the most - and least - holiday?

One generation in particular is not using up their holiday allowance.

20 June 2024

Earth News

What would a successful COP28 look like and is it still possible?

Loss and Damage, equitable representation, justice and concrete action are top of the agenda for many attending COP28.

28 November 2023