The European Union has been part of our society for decades. My generation is among the first to grow up completely within this European system — with open borders, a shared currency, and common institutions

When we sit at a family gathering talking about different generations, my grandfather remembers the sound of sirens warning about a possible attack. When I talk about my childhood, I talk about the sound of pure laughter and joy while being at the airport flying from country to country without even showing my passport.

To love Europe does not mean to follow it blindly. We must think critically, push for a better tomorrow and never fool ourselves in believing we've achieved perfection.

The leaps Europe made towards a better life after the Second World War.

Rough edges, unfinished foundations and a wobbly flight towards a "new vision".

For our generation, Europe is no longer just a theoretical peace project from the history books. It is our everyday reality

Dear Europe, you are so much more than a continent

During our exchange in Rome, we have discovered not only Italy’s rich history, but how countries in Europe have both differences and things in common.

Florian Knauss, director of the Glyptothek in Munich—a museum often described as an “ark” of classical and Roman antiquity—speaks about the ever-living, constantly evolving story of ancient artifacts, as well as the modern role of museums.

An Orthodox celebration on the Isar River brings Greeks and Germans together, revealing how shared rituals, dialogue, and tradition foster connection, identity, and mutual understanding far from home.

A survey of Greek high school students in Munich reveals a generation torn between emotional ties to Greece and the practical realities of building a life abroad, as they navigate identity, opportunity, and belonging.

The poem “Little Souls Shine Forever” earned the school an Honorable Mention in the Gabriel Pentzikis Competition 2025.