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2026 Edition - France, Germany & Spain

Alise-Sainte-Reine, France

THE SHADOW OF THE LAND : A Europe Convergence 2026 Documentary

In recent years, the agricultural sector in France has been marked by significant tensions.We met farmers, associations and professionals to investigate a profession under pressure.
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FINDING BACK TO LAUGH LINES : A Europe Convergence 2026 Documentary

In Alise-Sainte-Reine and the region, a lot of initiative emerged to make the elderly feel less alone and more accompanied. We’ll meet old people from the region to talk about isolation, social link as aging come into stake.
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‍CULTIVATING YOUTH HAPINESS IN BURGUNDY : A Europe Convergence 2026 Documentary

In rural areas, the youth is quite invisible and marked by inequalities such as the access to studies.We followed group of young people in rural areas to ask why they stayed, if they are planning to stay and what’s life for them in rural areas.
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Valencia, Spain

Valencia’s Disneyfication

Is Valencia turning into a theme park?
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L’art politique, dénaturé par son succès ?

Devant l’explosion soudaine du tourisme à Valence en Espagne, des artistes prennent possession de l’espace public pour en critiquer les conséquences. Toutefois, un paradoxe se crée lorsque ces œuvres militantes se transforment en attractions touristiques.
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Urlaub auf Kosten anderer

Ein günstiges Appartement mitten in Valencia scheint für viele Reisende die perfekte Wahl zu sein. Dahinter verbirgt sich jedoch ein Konflikt, der die spanische Küstenstadt in eine tiefe Wohnungskrise treibt.
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À qui profite la richesse du tourisme ?

À Valence, en Espagne, lors de la première moitié de l’année 2025, le tourisme a rapporté à la ville environ 6,8 milliards d'euros de recettes.  Le tourisme est-il nécessaire pour maintenir le niveau de vie des habitant.e.s ?
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Voyager, un privilège dévastateur ?

Depuis 2015, Valence en Espagne se voit être la cible du tourisme de masse. Ses conséquences ? Les prix augmentent, les habitants sont expulsés de chez eux, laissant place à de plus en plus de logements de courte durée. En tant que touriste, une question se pose : devrions-nous rester chez nous ?
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Verdrängung durch Touristen: Russafas Kampf gegen den Tourismus

In vielen europäischen Städten führt der Tourismus längst nicht mehr nur zu wirtschaftlichem Wachstum, sondern vertreibt die Einheimischen aus ihrer Wohngegend. Besonders deutlich zeigt sich das in Valencia und dem Russafa Viertel.
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Traces of engagement

The artist explores the notion of political engagement through voices recorded in French, English, and German in Mainz, Germany. These personal accounts are interwoven with images captured in the city: posters, tags, stickers that mark the public space.
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A Journey into Female Entrepreneurship

Some are just beginning their journey, others already built their own businesses, and some are working in organizations dedicated to empowering women : in Mainz, a solidarity between women entrepreneurs formed to face hard challenges, stereotypes and a manly system.
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"Kassos has it the worst" : the development of the island far from plain sailing

Strong winds, droughts and an aging population : Kassos is facing numerous challenges on an economic, ecological and social level. Issues which the agronomist Giorgos Paliouras is trying to tackle. Between the difficulties of finding people and the immensity of the task, he talks about the many obstacles of development projects on the island.
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Kasos under pressure : Drought, winds and pollution

On the dock of Fri, the main port of Kassos, the sun-drenched hills carve out a dry silhouette against a relentless sky. Among traditional houses and sparse farmland, the islanders face a harsh truth: nature sets the pace of life.
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Sounds of Kassos

A series of pictures linked with field-recording to get to know the atmosphere of this Greek Island
See and Listen !

"Kassos has it the worst" : the development of the island far from plain sailing

Strong winds, droughts and an aging population : Kassos is facing numerous challenges on an economic, ecological and social level. Issues which the agronomist Giorgos Paliouras is trying to tackle. Between the difficulties of finding people and the immensity of the task, he talks about the many obstacles of development projects on the island.
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2025 Edition - France, Germany & Greece

Europe Convergence 2025 - The Podcast

4 Episodes to get know the project, how it is organized but also the experiences and lives of the people that make it possible
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Mainz, Germany

The veil and my voice : Open letter to tomorrow's society

How can the voices of veiled women be heard in a society that still considers them a minority ?
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Reflections on youth engagement in Politics : Insights and Alternatives

Youth is recognized as a critical stage for political socialization and engagement. In Germany, this age group is actively shaping the political landscape.
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Politically active on social media, politically active in the streets

Political engagement can take many forms — whether in the streets of Mainz, Germany with the group Omas gegen Rechts or on Instagram with Katarina and Niklas. All of them have made it their mission to stand up for democracy and to resist its enemies.
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L’Europe chez les jeunes

L’engagement des jeunes en Europe semble souvent se résumer à une abstention massive dans les urnes. Mais derrière les statistiques, il existe des parcours uniques, des expériences vécues et des engagements multiples.
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Feminism and Far Right : Long term relationship or bad one-night stand ?

Right-wing groups talk about feminism. But when coming to their values and their political agenda, they might have a specific definition of feminism. Are far right parties proceeding to a political reappropriation of feminist concepts or are they genuinely tackling feminist issues ? For feminist groups in Mainz the answer is clear.
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Is it Dangerous to be an Activist ?

Taking a stand in Mainz today can bring both opportunities and challenges. Speaking openly portrays honesty and conviction, yet it also risks provoking reactions that are not always measured or reasonable. This reality invites the question: what is the price of speaking up?
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Traces of engagement

The artist explores the notion of political engagement through voices recorded in French, English, and German in Mainz, Germany. These personal accounts are interwoven with images captured in the city: posters, tags, stickers that mark the public space.
Watch the video

A Journey into Female Entrepreneurship

Some are just beginning their journey, others already built their own businesses, and some are working in organizations dedicated to empowering women : in Mainz, a solidarity between women entrepreneurs formed to face hard challenges, stereotypes and a manly system.
Read the article

"Kassos has it the worst" : the development of the island far from plain sailing

Strong winds, droughts and an aging population : Kassos is facing numerous challenges on an economic, ecological and social level. Issues which the agronomist Giorgos Paliouras is trying to tackle. Between the difficulties of finding people and the immensity of the task, he talks about the many obstacles of development projects on the island.
Read the article

Kasos under pressure : Drought, winds and pollution

On the dock of Fri, the main port of Kassos, the sun-drenched hills carve out a dry silhouette against a relentless sky. Among traditional houses and sparse farmland, the islanders face a harsh truth: nature sets the pace of life.
Read the article

Sounds of Kassos

A series of pictures linked with field-recording to get to know the atmosphere of this Greek Island
See and Listen !

"Kassos has it the worst" : the development of the island far from plain sailing

Strong winds, droughts and an aging population : Kassos is facing numerous challenges on an economic, ecological and social level. Issues which the agronomist Giorgos Paliouras is trying to tackle. Between the difficulties of finding people and the immensity of the task, he talks about the many obstacles of development projects on the island.
Read the article

Kassos, Greece

The art of Dolmadakias : Stories wrapped in leaves

On the remote and windswept island of Kasos, located in the southeastern Aegean, a quiet culinary tradition is being lovingly preserved, one tiny grape leaf at a time.
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Elias Diakakis and his Sitaka

Elias Diakakis is a farmer, but also a hairdresser and a musician. Overlooking the island of Kassos, he spent his entire childhood in a traditional Greek house over the hills. Another tradition he masters is the recipe for sitaka, a typical goat cheese of the island that has been passed through generations.
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Giannis Marinos : the storyteller of Kasos

“Everything comes from somewhere”. Reviving the forgotten stories of Kasos is Giannis Marinos mission. With a voice full of passion, humor and love, he explains how a dot on the map went from the Homeric-Minoan era, all the way to being a popular tourist destination.
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Giorgos Mastropavlos : A journey into Ancient Kassos

In the little museum of Kassos, Giorgos Mastropavlos in keeping an eye on the treasures of this little greekisland. He dedicated his archeological Phd to his homeland that has no secrets for him.
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Ilias Vonapartis, portrait of a call from home

Tattoos from Marseille, memories from the Bronx, and a red cap pulled low over his brow—Ilias Vonapartis is a man shaped by the road, but anchored by home. After decades abroad, he returned to his native island of Kassos, driven by memory, family, and a quiet sense of belonging.
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Konstantina Mariaki : Between two worlds

On a rocky island in Greece, with 1,000 year-round residents, life moves to its own rhythm. Kassos, tucked between Crete and Karpathos, is a place of tradition but sometimes isolation and departure. Like many of its young people, Konstantina Mariaki left but comes back every summer.
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Maria Vigliraki : The (gate)keeper of Kasos' Maritime Memory

“How can a small, windswept, grungy island in the southern Aegean become a global cartography of memory?” Kasos is a dot in the map; it is a small island in the southernmost part of the Aegean Sea. It’s rich history not only captivates tourists on the go but also history lovers like Maria Vigliraki, whose been working on its naval history.
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Marie Tsakiri : tradition and transmission for five generations

Marie Tsakiri, a saleswoman in one of the souvenir stores on the island of Kassos, decided to change her life 25 years ago, going from chemical engineer to hotel manager and traditional dressmaker. What makes her special is that she has owned the largest traditional house on the island for five generations. She opened her doors to us to find out more about this family tradition and the life and history of Kassos.
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"Kassos has it the worst" : the development of the island far from plain sailing

Strong winds, droughts and an aging population : Kassos is facing numerous challenges on an economic, ecological and social level. Issues which the agronomist Giorgos Paliouras is trying to tackle. Between the difficulties of finding people and the immensity of the task, he talks about the many obstacles of development projects on the island.
Read the article

Kasos under pressure : Drought, winds and pollution

On the dock of Fri, the main port of Kassos, the sun-drenched hills carve out a dry silhouette against a relentless sky. Among traditional houses and sparse farmland, the islanders face a harsh truth: nature sets the pace of life.
Read the article

Sounds of Kassos

A series of pictures linked with field-recording to get to know the atmosphere of this Greek Island
See and Listen !

"Kassos has it the worst" : the development of the island far from plain sailing

Strong winds, droughts and an aging population : Kassos is facing numerous challenges on an economic, ecological and social level. Issues which the agronomist Giorgos Paliouras is trying to tackle. Between the difficulties of finding people and the immensity of the task, he talks about the many obstacles of development projects on the island.
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