Youth protests: Youth researcher on Gen Z protests: "Being angry alone is not enough"
Here too, representatives of Gen Z are now calling for protests. The generation researcher Simon Schnetzer explains what makes young people so angry - and what the protest movement lacks.
Young people in Germany are planning nationwide protests this weekend in over 20 cities, inspired by similar demonstrations in France. The initiative "Gen Z regelt" is calling for the government to take the concerns of students, young people, and young adults more seriously. According to generation researcher Simon Schnetzer, young people feel their needs are not being heard, citing issues such as the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, rising debt, and the lack of input on decisions affecting their future. A recent study found that only 14% of people under 30 trust the government, while 60% do not.
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