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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.

01/09/2026

🌍 EST Academy 2026 | The specialisation tracks are in full swing!
Halfway there…and what a start. 🚀

Three of our five tracks — Public Health & Environment, Human Rights & Migration, and Security & Defence — have completed their first two sessions, tackling complex questions with no easy answers.

🔹 Public Health & Environment
How do we make prevention a political priority? From prevention governance to pandemic preparedness and climate action, Roberto Bertollini, Ilaria Capua and Nadim Farajalla explored the challenges of turning evidence into long-term policy.

🔹 Human Rights & Migration
Can the words we use to describe migration shape people’s rights? Rachele Scardamaglia and Lisa Borrelli examined how legal categories, emotions, institutions and media narratives shape migration governance and social inclusion across Europe.

🔹 Security & Defence
What makes nuclear deterrence credible — and what happens when we look beyond states to the people affected by nuclear weapons? Polina Sinovets and Leila Hennaoui brought together strategic, humanitarian, legal and decolonial perspectives on nuclear governance.

At EST Academy, learning goes beyond acquiring knowledge. It’s about questioning assumptions, confronting competing perspectives and navigating complex policy choices.

A huge thank you to our guest speakers — Roberto Bertollini, Ilaria Capua, Nadim Farajalla, Rachele Scardamaglia, Lisa Borrelli, Polina Sinovets and Leila Hennaoui — for challenging and inspiring our participants. 💡

And to our participants: thank you for bringing curiosity, critical thinking and energy to every discussion. 🙌

Two sessions down. Two to go. The best is yet to come. 🚀

Migration Security Defence

04/08/2026

🎓 Module 1 of EST Academy 2026 is complete!
Over three inspiring sessions, participants explored the transition to a multipolar world, examining the forces, actors, and ideas reshaping today’s international order.

A huge thank you to our outstanding speakers:
🌍 Professor Nathalie Tocci
🗺️ Professors Luca De Benedectis and Michele Chang
🌐 Professors Goran Buldioski, Riccardo Alcaro, and Sonia Bugarelli.

What made this first module truly special was the active participation of our cohort. Through thoughtful questions, engaging discussions, and diverse perspectives, every session became a space for meaningful dialogue and exchange.

Thank you to our speakers for sharing their expertise and to all participants for their enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment.

This is only the beginning—we’re excited for what’s ahead!

📸 Swipe through for some highlights from Module 1.

PublicPolicy YouthLeadership ThinkTank

24/07/2026

💡 After months of preparation, discussions, and anticipation, EST Academy 2026 is officially underway!

Our first module brought together participants to explore one of the defining questions of our time: how is the global order changing? 🌍

Across three interactive sessions, we explored:
🌐 the shift from a unipolar to a multipolar world;
🤝 the growing influence of middle and regional powers;
🏛️ the fragmentation of global governance;
🔍 the role of non-state actors in shaping international affairs.

But EST Academy is more than lectures. Through engaging discussions, collaborative exercises, and thought-provoking debates, participants challenged ideas, exchanged perspectives, and learned from one another in a truly international environment.

A huge thank you to our inspiring speakers for sharing their expertise, and to all participants for bringing curiosity, enthusiasm, and thoughtful contributions to every session.

This is only the beginning—we can’t wait for what’s next! 🚀

📸 here are our highlights from Module 1.

Geopolitics YouthLeadership ThinkTank

15/07/2026

🌍 The EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in the reshaping world order.

Signed in January 2026, the deal brings closer a market of nearly 2 billion consumers, and it aims to secure strategic autonomy and diversification, other than the economic benefits resulting from the reduction of tariffs. Both regions recognise the volatility of the current supply chains, and therefore the vital need to diversify partners, also against an increasingly assertive China.

🔎 An analysis of the importance of the FTA, seen as a crucial step forward towards a multilateral world order!

A work by Pasquale Dattola
Graphic editing by Sara Ambrosini

01/07/2026

Hey, ESTers! 👋

🌟 June has been a busy and exciting month at EST, and we’re just getting started!

📩 Our June newsletter is now live!

Inside this edition, you’ll find:
✨ A recap of our publications from the past month
🤝 Highlights from the events and initiatives we took part in—including our third Town Hall Meeting and the AI Policy Lab in Greece 🇬🇷
🚀 Updates on the latest opportunities, projects, and conversations shaping the future of European youth engagement

Plus, our Comms Team has once again curated a selection of cultural recommendations, featuring a book, podcast, and movie to inspire your next read, listen, or watch. 📚🎙️🎬

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

Not subscribed yet? It’s not too late! Sign up to stay updated on future publications, events, and opportunities to get involved.

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25/06/2026

✨Another important European Student Think Tank (EST) initiative took place in a European capital on June 12, 2026, as EST Ambassador to Greece, Maria-Ioanna Dritsa, in partnership with Balkan Youth Cooperation, brought together young people for the interactive workshop “European Youth Policy Lab: AI in Action” in Athens.
The event formed part of EST’s ongoing commitment to empowering young people and fostering dialogue on the role of artificial intelligence in European youth policy.
During the event, students, professors, and young professionals exchanged innovative ideas regarding the extensive use of AI in academia and beyond. The workshop examined the ethical use of AI, focusing on matters related to authenticity, integrity, and digital accountability. By the end of the lab, each participant created their own mini-policy brief on a chosen subject, utilizing AI as a supportive tool while learning how to prompt effectively and verify sources.
👥 The Organising & Support Teams
- Organising Team: Α.κ , co-founders of BYC & Maria Ioanna Dritsa , EST Ambassador
- Media Sponsor: Fani Apospori (Pool of Young Journalists by Eurodesk).
- Internal EST Support: Roberta Leale, Alessia Salzano, and Alba Córcoles.
- Internal BYC Support: Afroditi Gkortsou and Stavroula Tsitsiri.
🏛️ Venue & Partners
- Host Venue: Kind hospitality of the Europa Experience venue in Athens, through the together.eu network of the Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο.
- Supported by: ΟΔΕΘ | odeth.eu &
Thank you all for participating and contributing to this impactful dialogue!

24/06/2026

Another important European Student Think Tank (EST) initiative took place in a European capital on June 12, 2026, as EST Ambassador to Greece, Maria-Ioanna Dritsa, in partnership with Balkan Youth Cooperation, brought together young people for the interactive workshop “European Youth Policy Lab: AI in Action” in Athens. The event formed part of EST’s ongoing commitment to empowering young people and fostering dialogue on the role of artificial intelligence in European youth policy.

During the event, students, professors, and young professionals exchanged innovative ideas regarding the extensive use of AI in academia and beyond. The workshop examined the ethical use of AI, focusing on matters related to authenticity, integrity, and digital accountability. By the end of the lab, each participant created their own mini-policy brief on a chosen subject, utilizing AI as a supportive tool while learning how to prompt effectively and verify sources.

👥 The Organising & Support Teams
- Organising Team: Α.κ , co-founders of BYC & Maria Ioanna Dritsa , EST Ambassador
Media Sponsor: Fani Apospori (Pool of Young Journalists by Eurodesk).
- Internal EST Support: Roberta Leale, Alessia Salzano, and Alba Córcoles.
-Internal BYC Support: Afroditi Gkortsou and Stavroula Tsitsiri.
🏛️ Venue & Partners
- Host Venue: Kind hospitality of the Europa Experience venue in Athens, through the together.eu network of the Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο.
- Supported by: ΟΔΕΘ | odeth.eu &
Thank you all for participating and contributing to this impactful dialogue!

22/06/2026

🌍 How can a 33-kilometre-wide strait affect energy prices, inflation and supply chains across Europe?

The Strait of Hormuz has long shaped geopolitics and continues to influence Europe’s energy security. From historical tensions to today’s uncertainty, this strategic chokepoint remains vital for global energy flows and European supply chains.

⚡ Diversifying energy sources, routes and partners is no longer just an energy policy objective.

🛢️ As recent events have shown, reducing dependence on vulnerable supply routes is essential for Europe’s resilience, energy security and strategic autonomy.

Research by Eleonora Bertolini

21/06/2026

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

From 16,500 Gazans being denied access to medical treatment and Benin’s push for closer ties with the AES, to renewed efforts to revive the Hejaz Railway and strengthen regional connectivity across the Middle East.

🔗 Read & subscribe at the link in bio.

19/06/2026

🏛️ What does EST Academy 2026 look like?

Not a traditional online course.

🌍 Learn the foundations of global governance
🎯 Specialise in one of five policy tracks
🛠️ Build practical skills through simulations, policy labs, negotiations, and workshops
🎤 Develop public speaking and policy communication skills
🌍 Present your ideas at Science Slams hosted across Europe

Designed to be ambitious, interactive, and manageable:
▪️ 1–2 online sessions per week
▪️ Flexible learning materials
▪️ Direct engagement with experts, policymakers, and practitioners

📅 Applications close on 26 June 2026, 23:59 CEST.
Info and application: ethinktank.com/est-academy
Join a new generation of policy leaders!

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