Generation Z Is Worried and Raising Its Voice: What Do the Germans Think About It?
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The protests by members of "Generation Z" in Germany reflect a widespread opinion: the vast majority of citizens believe that decision-makers do not take enough account of the concerns of young people.
Last weekend, more than 100,000 young people protested in German cities. What's the situation like? A look at data, opportunities and moods.
Young people with immigrant backgrounds who took part in the “Gen Z Regal” protests in Leipzig told a journalist that they wanted to loot stores, fight with the police and “fuck” the city. They also shouted “Free Gaza.” Organizers cite demands for better schools, lower living costs and climate action, but for many participants, these things don’t matter.
The majority of German citizens believe that politicians do not pay enough attention to the problems of young people, the survey showed.
The "Generation Z" protests reflect a widespread opinion: the vast majority believe that decision-makers do not take enough account of the concerns of young people.
Young people in Germany often protest out of “pent-up frustration,” but it is unlikely that their protest will develop into a lasting political movement, sociologist Steffen Mau said, according to the German news agency (dpa). The momentum and the unifying element are there, “but the transition to institutional representation is not working,” Mau told the business newspaper Handelsblatt […]
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