Most young Germans see no point in politics, survey says – DW – 12/12/2024
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The majority of young people in Germany see no point in becoming involved with politics, according to a survey. Most see too many hurdles and believe politicians don't take their worries seriously, the report said.

Summary

A survey by the Bertelsmann Foundation found that most young Germans (ages 16-30) feel disillusioned with politics, citing distrust, lack of influence, and insufficient avenues for engagement beyond voting.

Only 8% believe politicians take their concerns seriously, and fewer than 1 in 5 feel they can enact change.

Despite this, 61% still see democracy as the best system.

The findings come as Germany faces potential elections after its coalition collapse, with experts urging politicians to better involve youth on key issues like peace, education, and inflation.

  • @moistclumpEnglish
    4•5 hours ago

    Does anyone know what we can do about this? Is there hope?

    • @psmgxEnglish
      11•4 hours ago

      Build guillotines, break things. Germans used to do that circa 1849, etc.

      Passivity is an explicit goal of modern media

    • @TBiEnglish
      -2•2 hours ago

      Just get young people to vote. That’s the issue. Not enough young people vote so politicians know they don’t have to cater for them. If young people voted en masse then politicians would take them seriously.

      • @kreskinEnglish
        1•41 minutes ago

        Not enough young people vote so politicians know they don’t have to cater for them

        cater to them? You think the problems we have are focused on youth-specific issues? School buses to slow, that sort of thing?

        • @TBiEnglish
          1•27 minutes ago

          I never said youth specific, but if young people want change they need to vote.

      • @[email protected]English
        3•2 hours ago

        I agree that people not voting is an issue. But looking at how young people voted in the last EU election, it’s far from the only one.