Europe’s future is in the hands of the youth
What motivates young Europeans to vote? Why do some engage actively in politics while others remain apathetic? These were the core questions discussed in this episode of the Perspective Talks podcast featuring European journalists and editors from different countries who gathered in EPER Radio’s studio one day after the European Parliament election took place. The podcast, produced in collaboration with the Perspective Project, delved into the political engagement of young Europeans across their respective countries and the factors influencing their voting behavior.
The discussion revealed a diverse landscape of political engagement among central European youth. In some countries like Poland, far-right parties have garnered significant support from young voters, driven by targeted social media campaigns. In contrast, countries like Lithuania and the Czech Republic we see lower youth participation, partly due to a sense of disenchantment and lack of representation on issues important to them, such as LGBTQ+ rights and environmental policies.
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Guests:
- Patrick Hamouz – Editor-in-Chief of JÁDU
- Tomáš Hučko – Editor-in-Chief of Kapitál
- Tomasz Sawczuk – Head of the political column at Kultura Liberalna
- Karolis Vyšniauskas – Editor and author for NARA
- Marina Šternová – Editor-in-Chief of Revue Prostor
Host: Jamriskó Tamás – Editor-in-Chief of EPER
This content was published as part of PERSPECTIVES – the new label for independent, constructive and multi-perspective journalism. PERSPECTIVES is co-financed by the EU and implemented by a transnational editorial network from Central-Eastern Europe under the leadership of Goethe-Institut. Find out more about PERSPECTIVES: goethe.de/perspectives_eu.
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