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Amplifying School Students’ Voices in Europe and Beyond – October 2026
Between rainy mornings, endless cups of coffee and calendars that leave little room to breathe, October has certainly kept the OBESSU team busy! The whole office is hard at work, moving projects forward, bringing people together and preparing for what's next. Autumn may be settling in, but things at OBESSU are only heating up!
18+: Serbian school students launch a non-partisan campaign for first-time voters
School students in Serbia have launched 18+, a non-partisan campaign encouraging first-
time voters, particularly young people aged 18–19, to participate in elections. Created by
young people for their peers, the initiative combines accessible information with practical
guidance, helping new voters understand their rights and make their own informed choices.
Amplifying School Students’ Voices in Europe and Beyond – September 2026
Despite the slower pace of the first days of September and the temptation to ease gently back into the routine, the OBESSU team is wasting no time! On the contrary, the whole office is already buzzing with activity, picking up ongoing work, making new plans and getting ready for everything the months ahead have in store.
Amplifying School Students’ Voices in Europe and Beyond – Summer 2026
The summer holidays are (unfortunately) over, and the OBESSU team is back with its batteries (mostly) recharged and its calendars (already) filling up! As September kicks off a new chapter, the whole office is getting back into the rhythm, catching up, planning ahead and getting ready for everything the autumn has in store.
PRESS RELEASE “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”
BRUSSELS, 7 August 2026 — As young people across Europe and around the globe mark International Youth Day on 12 August, under the theme "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations," OBESSU is using this moment to release a Statement titled:
Different Contexts, Common Aspirations
Ensuring Meaningful Engagement and Providing Vital Resources
Our Statement focuses on the European Union's next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), joining forces with a range of beneficiaries and civil society organisations to call on all parties involved to ensure the next EU budget genuinely creates opportunities and meaningfully addresses the challenges ahead.
Amplifying School Students’ Voices in Europe and Beyond – June 2026
With summer finally making its way to Brussels, thoughts of sandy beaches, refreshing swims, and well-deserved breaks are becoming harder to ignore. Y...
Amplifying School Students’ Voices in Europe and Beyond – May 2026
Despite the sunny afternoons and the growing temptation of summer just around the corner, the OBESSU team has had little time to slow down. On the con...
Kick starting SafetyNET Reality Check Research
Last week, SafetyNet project partners met in Limassol, Cyprus for a transnational partner meeting focused on establishing the...
Amplifying School Students’ Voices in Europe and Beyond – April 2026
The days are getting longer, the sun is warmer and warmer, but the OBESSU team has not lost its focus. On the contrary, the office has been steadily m...
Article about PACT Berlin
People always give me strange looks when I tell them that instead of releasing some post-exam stress, I travelled to a small Macedonian town to participate in a training course.
To be fair, the weird looks are totally understandable. It is not a usual choice – but let me tell you why you should definitely choose a training course organised in a remote town over the comfort of your own room!
Amplifying School Students’ Voices in Europe and Beyond – March 2026
Between longer days and a renewed sense of energy in the air, the OBESSU team is making the most of the moment. The office is in full motion, advancing key priorities and setting the tone for a productive spring ahead.
Amplifying School Students’ Voices in Europe and Beyond – February 2026
While winter still lingers outside, inside the OBESSU office things are anything but frozen. The team has been fully engaged, refining strategies, strengthening partnerships, and keeping momentum strong as the year unfolds.
