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European Student Think Tank

The European Student Think Tank is an International NGO that involves young people in the European policy-making process.

www.esthinktank.com
linktr.ee/ESThinktank The European Student Think Tank is an International Organization that involves young people in the European policy-making process. Run by youth and for youth, we organize debates across EU institutions, publish academic articles about international affairs and host a network of Ambassadors to our organization, who represent the EST across Europe. We also publish an acclaimed academic journal: The European Policy Review.

27/05/2026

How do generative AI systems influence our understanding of race, culture, and identity? 🤖🌍

This infographic examines how racial and cultural stereotyping can emerge in generative AI outputs, including both image-generation systems and text-based models.

As generative AI becomes increasingly embedded in education, communication, and everyday digital life, the values and biases contained within training data can shape public perceptions and reinforce existing inequalities.

📊 The research explores:

• demographic and cultural representation in AI outputs

• algorithmic bias and cultural framing

• differences between multilingual AI-generated content

• ethical and societal implications of biased AI systems

💡 It also highlights the importance of digital literacy, inclusive datasets, ethical education, and shared responsibility in building fair and human-centred AI technologies.

👉 Swipe through the infographic to explore the findings and recommendations.

Research by: Muni Kim

26/05/2026

🌍 The OTT Conference 2026: A Gathering of Global Think Tank Leaders

Last week, the European Student Think Tank, represented by our President , had the privilege of participating in the 10th annual OTT Conference in Rabat, Morocco 🇲🇦

The conference brought together nearly 150 think tank leaders from over 50 nationalities and institutions worldwide 🌐🤝

Alongside inspiring keynote speeches and discussions on the future of think tanks, EST also contributed directly to the programme. As a grantee of the Building for the Future Initiative (Cycle III), we co-hosted a parallel session together with Network for Open Science, Policy Institute, and Think Tank 🎤✨

Our session — “The Role of Student-Led Think Tanks: Education, Impact, and Professionalisation” — explored how youth-led and hybrid think tanks are evolving as spaces for learning, policy engagement, and institutional innovation. Discussions focused on sustainability, youth participation in policymaking, professionalisation, credibility, and long-term collaboration.

The conference was an invaluable opportunity to connect with experts from around the world, strengthen our international network, and lay the groundwork for future collaborations. We are especially grateful to Think Tanks for making this experience possible 🙏

One keynote speaker captured the spirit of the conference perfectly:
“All the knowledge we need is in this room — it does not exist yet, we will produce it.” 💡

At a time when AI can process existing knowledge faster than ever, the real challenge remains deeply human: deciding which questions matter, which voices deserve to be heard, and which ideas are worth bringing into the room.

This is where youth-led think tanks like EST can play a unique role — not only as producers of ideas, but as communities shaping the conversations that will define the future 🚀

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22/05/2026

📝 The MENA region is changing fast — check out what you need to know this week in .

From Riyadh and Abu Dhabi’s response to Iranian attacks to the AES expanding its military role as violence spreads across the Sahel, this week’s edition unpacks the shifting security dynamics shaping the region.

🔗 Read & subscribe at the link in bio.

16/05/2026

🌍✨ Today we celebrate the International Day of Living Together in Peace ✨🌍

At EST, peace is more than a value: it is how we work, connect, and grow together every day. 💙

With 100+ volunteers, 40+ nationalities, 150+ member organisations, and a presence across 25 countries, our community proves that diversity is strength and collaboration creates impact.

As a fully youth-led European policy think tank, we believe in building a future rooted in:
🤝 Unity
🌱 Sustainability
⚖️ Human Rights
💡 Inclusive Digital Development
🌍 International Cooperation

Together, we bridge academia, institutions, and civil society to create knowledge, foster dialogue, and drive meaningful change.

Today, we celebrate the power of living together in peace: not only as an aspiration, but as a shared commitment we put into action every single day.

10/05/2026

📍 The MENA region is changing fast — check out what you need to know this week in . 📝

From Israel’s continued attacks on journalists in Lebanon and the temporary suspension of a major Tunisian human rights organization, to shifting alliances across the Sahel and renewed tensions between the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

🔗 Read & subscribe at the link in bio.

07/05/2026

🌍 Last week, young people from across Europe came together for the European Youth Week 2026 event *“A Europe of Strangers? Youth Perspectives on Solidarity, Fairness & Belonging”*, organised by the European Student Think Tank together with the University of Tor Vergata in Rome and Central European University in Vienna.

Through interactive discussions and open debates, participants reflected on what solidarity, fairness and belonging really mean in today’s Europe — and why, despite living in an increasingly connected continent, many young people still feel excluded or unheard.

💬 From sharing personal experiences to challenging different perspectives, the event created a space for honest conversations, critical thinking, and collective ideas for change.

✨ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in Rome and online and contributed with their energy, insights, and vision for a more inclusive Europe. The conversations started here are only the beginning.

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06/05/2026

Hey, ESTers! 👋

📩 Our April newsletter is live!
In this issue, you’ll find a recap of our publications from the past month, highlights from the initiatives and events we took part in, as the European Youth Week, and some cultural picks from our Comms Team, including book, podcast, and movie recommendations!

If you’re subscribed, make sure to check your inbox (and your spam folder, just in case 😉).

Not subscribed yet? It’s not too late! Sign up so you don’t miss future publications, events, and opportunities to get involved.

🔗 Subscribe (link in the stories)
Edited by: Emma Salata

29/04/2026

💬 What does it really mean to belong in Europe today?

Join us during European Youth Week 2026 for an interactive discussion on solidarity, fairness and belonging, and share your perspective with young people in Rome and Vienna.

🗓️ 30 April
📍 Tor Vergata (Rome)
📍 Central European University (Vienna)

✨ Your voice matters in shaping a more inclusive Europe.

28/04/2026

🌍 Climate change is increasingly recognised as a “threat multiplier,” shaping patterns of instability in regions neighbouring the EU and beyond.

🔺 In the Mediterranean and the Sahel, rising temperatures, water scarcity, and agricultural decline interact with existing socioeconomic and political vulnerabilities, contributing to displacement and growing migration pressures.

🔺 Yet, EU border security debates continue to focus primarily on irregular migration and smuggling networks, while climate risks remain only partially integrated into strategic planning.

👉 Understanding the climate–security nexus is therefore essential to developing more anticipatory and preventive EU policies, ones that address the root causes of instability, not just its symptoms.

Research and Design by:

25/04/2026

🌍 A Europe of Strangers?
Youth Perspectives on Solidarity, Fairness & Belonging

🔹 Join us for European Youth Week 2026!

Europe is more connected than ever — we move, study and work across borders.
But many still feel like they don’t truly belong.

👉 Let’s talk about it.
Through an interactive experience, we’ll explore what happens when solidarity, fairness and belonging don’t align — and what that means for the Europe we’re shaping.

🔹 Expect open discussions, different perspectives, and space to turn real experiences into ideas for change.

📍 Tor Vergata (Rome) / Central European University (Vienna)
🕕 30 April
18:00–20:30 (Rome)
17:00–19:30 (Vienna)

🎟️ Register (link in our stories)

👉 Ever felt like you belong on paper, but not in reality? This conversation starts with you.

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http://www.esthinktank.com/

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