Youth demand independence, security, but ignore politics

A major survey shows young people in Greece to be self-centered and dissatisfied with social welfare.

Lazy, disinterested, sensitive: Generation Z has to contend with many prejudices. However, a survey across Germany draws a completely different picture: young people want to tackle, change something and join in. Only they are too rarely asked.

Youth demand independence, security, but ignore politics

A new study of young Greeks reveals strong desires for independence and security but low trust in political institutions and growing acceptance of authoritarian ideas.

Preconceptions about Generation Z may be outdated. A new study shows that young people are motivated to bring about change and demand greater participation. Generation Z is often perceived as lazy and disinterested, but a recent study debunks this stereotype. In a survey conducted by the Bertelsmann Foundation, over 1,000 children and young people between the ages of ten and 15 were questioned about their living conditions and satisfaction. The …