Young people from different countries shared their views on how they will vote in the European Parliament elections

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Young people in Lithuania, Spain, and Romania show low engagement with European Parliament elections, citing lack of awareness and relevance.

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Young people in Lithuania, Spain, and Romania generally acknowledge that they pay too little attention to the European Parliament elections. In Lithuania, while young people understand that EU decisions affect their lives, many admit they are not very interested in the Parliament’s work. Information about the elections is primarily sought online, with social media and news outlets being the main sources. When considering candidates, young people value public trust, demonstrable actions, and courage. In Spain, young people express concern over climate change, mental health, migration, employment, and foreign policy. In Romania, young people express a desire to participate, but also admit low political interest. Ideal candidates are described as being knowledgeable about national issues, progressive, and free from populism or prejudice, with key discussion topics including education, women’s rights, and economic direction.


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