Growing up in northeastern France, a region shaped by significant upheaval related to the French-German tensions, Naela became aware of the importance of reconciliation and remembrance
Hidden like a ghost: Henrich Bruning, a 19th-century weaver from a small German town, has a story that represents the invisibility of countless ordinary people.
Germany's relationship with patriotism? Complicated. During football tournaments, it has become a tradition to fight over the German flag. Our EUSTORY History Campus authors Marlene and Yannis asked young Germans what th... (more)
What are the reasons to live in Kreuzberg and is it a good place for young people? How diverse and culturally appealing is it? While in Germany’s capital city, the Editors' team took the opportunity to stroll the streets... (more)
In 2019, German politician Walter LĂĽbcke was assassinated. The students of the school in his hometown reacted immediately and set a sign against far-right violence. This didn't remain without serious consequences.
Different views on religion can harbour potential for conflict. Our author Marlene from Germany declares herself an atheist. However, her time as a member of a Lutheran youth group during an exchange in Kansas, USA, imme... (more)
An empty cigar box containing the burden of a heavy-weighing family history: When German-Australian student Kelly found out that her great-grandfather's cigar box is a relic of her family's involvement during the Third R... (more)
Have you ever stumbled across an object that is not noticeable at first glance and wouldn’t appear out of place but upon closer inspection is quite unusual? And have you asked yourself what exciting, moving or sad story ... (more)
Members of the LGBTQ+-community still face various forms of discrimination in Germany which makes safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people all the more important. Anna Leven presents one of them, the Zentrum Weissenburg in Stuttgar... (more)
Spending a school year abroad was quite a different experience in the school year 2020/21: Floria Herget presents three exchange students who talk about best decisions, feeling closer together and pain combined with self... (more)
Neasa from Ireland tells us the story of a telegram: A piece of paper that enabled her family to be reunited and without which she wouldn't be alive.
For young people across Europe the ERASMUS+ Programme is the chance to experience other Europeans countries first-hand. Camilla, a law student from Italy, thinks this is one of the EU’s greatest achievements. Back ... (more)