MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | April 2025

Welcome to the March edition of the European Student Think Tank monthly newsletter – dedicated to sharing the relevant news and updates, publications, events, positions and opportunities from the EST.

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NEWS & UPDATES

🚨 Just 2 WEEKS LEFT to submit your paper: European Policy Review 🚨

The 8th edition of the European Policy Review is approaching its deadline –

don’t miss your chance to contribute to this year’s discussion on EU enlargement, from accession negotiations to institutional reform, decision-making, and geopolitical impact.

🔹Who can submit?
Students, graduates, and young professionals worldwide with backgrounds in European politics, IR, law, economics, or related fields.

🔹 What we’re looking for:
Academic research papers (3,500–5,000 words) or concise, high-quality policy briefs.

🔹 Deadline: 14 May 2025, 23:59 CET

That’s just two weeks away – now is the time to finalize and submit your work!

🔗 LINK TO SUBMIT: CLICK HERE

🤳 Watch our Reel about the EPR: CLICK HERE

🏆 European Policy Prize 2025 Highlight!

🚀 Presenting the 2nd place winner of this year’s European Policy Prize:

 🔗Lorenzo Avesani!

✍️Title: “The EU’s Migration Dilemma in the Era of Giorgia Meloni”.

About the paper: The victory of the right-wing coalition, led by Brothers of Italy, has reignited debates about Italy’s role in the European migration policy.
According to the current Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, curbing illegal migration is a priority as the issue has renewed divisions among Member States.

This report analyzes the current landscape and explores practical solutions to enhance EU cohesion on migration.

🔗 Read the full paper: CLICK HERE

🔍 Our EU-MEAN OBSERVATORY

Did you know??

We have an Observatory dedicated to highlighting the importance of the relationship between the EU 🇪🇺 and the MENA 🌍 region.


Stay connected and check our latest work through our 🔗podcast, bi-weekly 🔗newsletter, and regular updates across platforms.

PUBLICATIONS & ARTICLES

Articles on Digital Policy ✍️🤖

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the EU is stepping up its efforts to shape a more secure, competitive, and inclusive digital future 🌐 through a wave of new policy initiatives.

Check out our latest papers on digital policy:

  • “Breaking The Web Abuse: The Realm of Technology-facilitated Gender-based Violence”, written by Celina Ferrari

🔗READ IT NOW: CLICK HERE

  • “Bridging the Gap: Digital Inclusion, Financial Literacy, and the Fight Against Money Laundering in the European Union”, written by: Maria Stoikou, Digital Policy Working Group

🔗READ IT NOW: CLICK HERE

Infographics 📊

The 🇪🇺 European Commission’s new plan to 📈increase EU security could mobilise close to EUR 800 billion for a safe and resilient Europe.


Find out more 🔗 here

EVENTS

Upcoming events 👥

  • May 10th, 5 P.M. CEST – “Trapped at the Border: Women in the Migration Crisis”

🔗 LINK TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE

  • June 13-14th, Strasbourg, EYE

This June, on 13th and 14th, the European Student Think Tank will take part in the 🇪🇺 European Youth Event (EYE) at the European Parliament in 📍Strasbourg.

During the event, our team will host a workshop titled “The Power of ✍️Scriptwriting: Raising Awareness of Conflict Narratives”, inviting young changemakers to explore how storytelling can shape public perception and policy.

🚨Stay tuned for insights, stories, and highlights directly from the heart of European youth dialogue!

See you next month, ESTers! 👋