Bert Rürup: The youth rebels - but on the most important issue of the future, it remains silent
Hardly any political decision shapes the economic perspectives of young people more than the design of the intergenerational contract. However, protests against pension policy have not materialized.
Young people in Germany are set to demonstrate nationwide on Friday under the slogan "Gen Z regelt". The organisers, about whom little is known, are calling for a policy that invests in education, social security, health, climate protection, and affordable living. Many young people are reportedly feeling neglected by the government, with concerns including high rents, fears about the future, and disappointment with the current administration.
A recent Forsa analysis found that among voters aged 18-29, "Die Linke" is the most popular party, with 26% of the vote, ahead of the AfD with 23%.
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