Young people generally favor EU membership, albeit with reservations.
In Germany, over half the population (56%) see the European Union in a positive light, appreciating its strengths. Similarly, 33% believe there are serious weaknesses. Among German youth aged 16-26, 68% rank national elections as significant or highly significant, but only 58% prioritize European elections.
More than half (56%) of the respondents have faith in the fairness and correctness of their national elections. Germany's faith is stronger, with 72% believing in this. Germans also feel best prepared for their elections, with 51% acknowledging this.
The study suggests that in countries like Italy and Greece, a higher percentage of younger individuals feel unrepresented or less represented by their national parliaments. Specifically, 55% of survey respondents from both countries said they felt this way.
Nearly one-third of respondents in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Poland believe the needs of the elderly take precedence in politics. In Germany, it's 40% of respondents. This study highlights that parliamentary representation for young people is not determined by the representatives' gender or nationality, but by their age and political stance.
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Source: www.stern.de
