Podcast: Ist die Gen Z wirtschaftlich wirklich abgehängt?
Die Gen Z protestiert gegen zu wenig Rente, zu teure Wohnungen und kaum Chancen auf Eigentum. Ist die Gen Z wirtschaftlich wirklich schlechter gestellt als die Generationen vor ihr?
Gen Z is currently viewed as the losing generation, as many young people demonstrate for better education, greater intergenerational justice, and against rising living costs. Chancellor Friedrich Merz promised at the beginning of his tenure to pay special attention to the younger generation. However, Gen Z believes that Merz's efforts have not materialized thus far.
Handelsblatt's Capital Journalists Martin Greive and Josefine Fokuhl discuss in this episode whether Gen Z is indeed worse off than previous generations and how this might change in the future.
It is clear that the path to homeownership and social advancement has become more difficult for younger generations. Data does not support a disadvantage in terms of income and unemployment. Furthermore, the two discuss how politics responds to protests and how the younger generation might benefit from capital accumulation. Additional audio material about ZDF and Reuters is also included.
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