Ahead of the day of protest: Prien offers young people a dialogue about problems
Ahead of Saturday's youth protest day, there are warnings of riots. Now, there are also increasing reminders to take the concerns of "Gen Z" seriously.
German Education Minister Karin Prien has called on young people to engage in peaceful demonstrations on Saturday, organised by the "Gen Z regelt" initiative, which aims to push for more climate protection, measures against rising living costs, and an end to mandatory military service. Prien, along with Städtetagspräsident Burkhard Jung and youth researcher Klaus Hurrelmann, emphasized the importance of listening to the concerns of young people.
The demonstrations, planned in around 30 cities, are expected to be peaceful, with "Gen Z regelt" explicitly rejecting violence. Hurrelmann warned that ignoring the youth's concerns could lead to them losing trust in the government's promises for their future.
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