Young people are most concerned about wars

Study - Young people are most concerned about wars

According to a study, young people in Germany are most afraid of war: According to the study, 53 percent of respondents cite wars as a reason for major personal fears, according to the Sinus Youth Study published in Berlin on behalf of the health insurance company Barmer. In 2022, the figure was as high as 56 percent. However, the current survey does not yet take into account the war between Israel and Hamas.

Teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17 were also very concerned about climate change (47%) and environmental pollution (46%).

However, young people are looking ahead more positively again. According to the survey, 79% are currently optimistic about their future. This is four percentage points more than in 2022, but still two points less than in 2021, the health insurance company added. Meanwhile, 81% of the teenagers surveyed are satisfied with their lives again, which is four percentage points more than in 2022.

In contrast to their own lives, young people are only cautiously positive about the future of Germany and the world, according to the statement. 48% and 41% respectively have an optimistic view here. Although this is an increase for Germany compared to last year, it is still 14 percentage points less than in 2021.

Around 2,000 young people aged between 14 and 17 were surveyed across Germany from September to the beginning of October for the study.

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1. Despite their concerns about wars, many young people in Germany are actively participating in initiatives to promote peace and understanding between different nations, such as study groups focused on international relations.
2. In response to the high percentage of young people fearing wars, various organizations and universities in Berlin are offering courses and seminars on conflict resolution and peacebuilding to empower young people to engage with climate change and other global issues.
3. The study also revealed that young people in Germany are interested in studying subjects related to environmental sustainability and climate change, such as renewable energy and environmental policy.
4. Some young people in Germany are focusing on local community activism and organizing events in Berlin, addressing issues of war and climate change, and advocating for greater government action.
5. A notable figure in the Berlin activist scene is a young person named Max, who is studying political science at the city's Humboldt University and is actively involved in the Berlin Peace and Justice Collective, which organizes protests and awareness campaigns against wars and climate change.
6. Additionally, Barmer, the health insurance company that sponsored the study, is also supporting various initiatives aiming to foster a more sustainable future for young people in Germany, particularly in the fields of renewable energy, education, and health.

Source: www.stern.de