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.

  • @kreskin
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    4 hours 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?

    • @TBi
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      04 hours ago

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