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  • The Situation of Young People in the European Union (2024) – EU Youth Report Summary

    Demographics & Population

    • The EU has 73 million young people (15–29), but their share in the total population declined from 17.6% (2013) to 16.2% (2023).
    • The youth population is projected to shrink further, with the proportion of children/young people (0–19) dropping from 20% (2023) to 18% (2073).
    • 7 million young people in the EU were born outside the EU, with Malta reporting the highest share (almost 1 in 3).

    Participation & Trust

    • Over 70% of young Europeans report voting in recent elections, with the Netherlands and Sweden leading in participation.
    • 60% of young people trust the EU, with peaks in Denmark, Luxembourg, and Portugal.
    • 1 in 3 young people participate in organized activities, mainly sports (33%). Only 10% engage in environmental/climate organizations.

    Employment & Entrepreneurship

    • Half of EU youth are active in the labor market, but 1 in 10 are unemployed.
    • NEET rate (Not in Employment, Education, or Training): 12%, highest in Romania (19%) and Greece/Italy (~16%).
    • 6% of young workers are self-employed, with financial barriers being the main obstacle to entrepreneurship.

    Mobility & Education

    • 16% of young people have studied/trained in another EU country, but 52% have never participated in cross-border activities, mainly due to financial constraints.
    • Erasmus+ is the most recognized EU mobility program (50% awareness).
    • 40% of young people have completed tertiary education, but early school leaving remains a concern, especially among young men.

    Digital Skills & Green Transition

    • 28% of young people have below-basic digital skills, with Bulgaria and Romania reporting the highest rates.
    • Climate change is seen as the most serious global issue by young people, with 67% taking personal action to combat it in the past 6 months.
    • 75% of young people believe their skills can contribute to the green transition.

    Health & Social Inclusion

    • Nearly 25% of young people are at risk of poverty/social exclusion, with those in precarious jobs most vulnerable.
    • 45% of young people reported emotional/psychosocial problems in the past year, exacerbated by global crises like COVID-19.

    Key Challenges & Opportunities

    • Youth unemployment, NEET rates, and digital/financial exclusion remain critical issues.
    • Mobility, education, and green skills are seen as pathways to improve youth prospects and societal engagement.

    In Conclusion, imo:

    The majority in this group seem to be doing quite ok, but health and social inclusion seems to be the important themes in this age group considering that:

    • 45% of young people reported emotional/psychosocial problems
    • Nearly 25% of young people are at risk of poverty/social exclusion, with those in precarious jobs most vulnerable.

    Source: European Commission / EACEA, EU Youth Report 2024 & Le Chat AI



  • I found his trend study here,( German pdf) His sample was around 2K youngster , and his findings have ca. 2% error margin iiuc. He’s been publishing regularly since corona epidemic according to his website. What called my attention was especially this worrisome quote, which might explain what’s going on:

    " The proportion of young people who say they need psychological support has also reached a new peak of 29 percent. Women, at 34 percent, and students, at 32 percent, are particularly affected by this psychological strain. Among young Germans without a job, 42 percent likewise rely on psychological support services."

    I’m not sure how this trend compares to other ( European) countries, but I remember reading similar trends in several countries for years since the Corona epidemic. These issues require much more serious attention, studies and rapid & adequate solutions imo.

    Add; just posted a comparative study here



  • Tnx for shedding some light on these rulings. For sure, he’s been pushing the common usage of his executive powers especially this year. It’s his brand and like always every person fulfilling a certain role ( like being President) does this in his own way.

    Apart from his power to bend his executive Powers and the common practices amongst most President, there is also such a thing as the “Spirit of the Law”. So like all things in the world it can be used to do good or bad depending on how it’s used. The same goes for " the Law ", some poeple abuse it some use to do good. At least, that’s how I see it.