European Student Think Tank

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European Student Think Tank

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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.

09/10/2026

🌍 Meet EST’s organisational structure for 2026/2027!

Ever wondered how the European Student Think Tank works behind the scenes? 👀

From research and policy analysis to events, communications, partnerships and international engagement, EST brings together motivated students and young professionals across different departments, all working towards a shared mission: making European affairs more accessible and empowering young people to contribute to policy debates. 💡

📊 Explore EST’s organisational structure for the upcoming term and discover the teams and opportunities to get involved!

🚀 Want to become part of EST? Applications for 2026/2027 are open! Visit our website to explore the available positions and read the full calls for applications.

📅 Application deadline: 11 October 2026, 23:59 CEST

🔗 Find your place in the EST community!

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08/10/2026

🔎 Is the digital euro really the next step for Europe’s economic sovereignty?

This infographic explores what the digital euro could mean for Europe, from reducing dependence on non-European payment systems to strengthening resilience and fostering innovation.

But the picture isn’t all positive. The digital euro also raises important questions around financial stability, implementation costs, privacy, and adoption.

So where does the EU stand today, and could a digital euro truly strengthen Europe’s economic sovereignty?
Take a look at the infographic to explore the opportunities, challenges, and open questions surrounding Europe’s digital currency.

Researched and designed by Letizia Bianchi

30/09/2026

🔥 Migration is already a “hot” topic. So what if we made the conversation cooler?

Join us for an evening of new ideas, young voices, and fresh perspectives on migration at our upcoming Science Slam in Utrecht.

In collaboration with the Migration and Societal Change Group at Utrecht University , the EST Academy is bringing a group of young presenters to the stage, with one challenge:

🎤 How can we make migration narratives less “heated” and more inclusive, nuanced, and constructive?

Our slammists will have the stage, the mic, and a few minutes to make you think differently about migration.

But you’ll also have the opportunity to hear expert voices for a constructive debate.

And you’re not just in the audience. 👀
You’ll get to vote for the best slammist of the evening.

📍 Parnassos, Utrecht
📅 29 October
🎟️ Register through the link in the stories.

Let’s rethink migration. Together.

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29/09/2026

🌍 Ready to join an international community of students and young professionals passionate about international relations and European affairs?
The European Student Think Tank (EST) is opening applications for the 2026–2027 term! ✨

We are looking for motivated people to join our different departments and contribute to:
🔹 Working Groups: explore key policy areas and contribute to research, discussions and projects;
🔹 EU–MENA Observatory: work on research and policy analysis on EU–MENA relations;
🔹 Events Office: help organise and develop EST’s events and flagship initiatives;
🔹 Partnerships Office: build relationships with organisations, institutions and professional networks;
🔹 Treasury & Fundraising: contribute to grants, fundraising, donor relations and financial operations;
🔹 Editorial Office: work on editing, research integrity and data-driven research;
🔹 Communications Department: contribute to social media, website, events communication and audiovisual content;
🔹 International Office: support EST’s international network and strengthen its presence across Europe.

Whether you are interested in research, policy, communications, events, partnerships, fundraising or international engagement, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and develop your skills while contributing to a youth-led think tank!

📌 Visit our website to explore all available positions: https://lnkd.in/dgyWhTVY

For each position, we strongly recommend downloading and reading the full call for applications, which contains the detailed role description, requirements and application instructions.

📅 Application deadline: 12 October 2026, 23:59 CEST

All positions at EST are voluntary.

👉 Find the position that interests you and become part of the EST community!

24/09/2026

🇪🇺 Do you really know what the MFF is?

Behind the numbers lies one of the EU’s most powerful political tools: deciding what truly matters, from borders to research and from global action to competitiveness. The MFF isn’t just accounting, it’s strategy in action.

💶 From the first-ever shrinking budget to shifting priorities in 2021–2027, and now a €1.76 trillion proposal for 2028–2034, the question isn’t just how much, but where and why.

Negotiations are heating up, priorities are evolving and the stakes are high.

👉 Swipe through to unpack how the EU plans to spend and shape its future.

Research by Gracia María Pérez Vico

22/09/2026

Migration and asylum policies shape the lives of millions, but how much do we really know about the rules behind them?

Join Frowin Rausis and Gaia Romeo on 23 September for a webinar exploring the EU’s migration governance framework and the implications of the Pact for refugees, human rights, border management, and migration policy.

🔗 Link in the stories to register

10/09/2026

👕 What is the real cost of fast fashion?

Behind cheap clothing and rapidly changing trends lies a growing environmental and public health challenge. From textile waste and microplastic pollution to PFAS and other harmful chemicals, the impact of fast fashion extends far beyond our wardrobes. 🌍

🇪🇺 The EU is taking steps towards a safer and more circular textile industry — strengthening producer responsibility, increasing product transparency, tackling misleading green claims and introducing new measures to reduce textile waste.

But important challenges remain, particularly when it comes to waste exports, enforcement and the growing volume of clothing entering the European market.

🔎 How far can regulation go in addressing the hidden costs of fast fashion?

Discover how fast fashion connects human health, environmental justice and EU regulation.

📚 Research by Megan Abdilla

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.

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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.

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