A wake-up call from Europe’s youth 🚨
A new youth survey just dropped, and… it’s giving major democracy identity crisis vibes.
👀 Here’s what young Europeans are saying:
🧑🤝🧑 Only 57% of people aged 16–26 still believe in democracy.
🇵🇱 In Poland, support drops to 48%.
🇫🇷🇪🇸 France & Spain? Around 51%.
That’s not just low — it’s yikes low.
🧨 Even more alarming?
– 21% are open to authoritarian rule in “some” situations.
– 10%? They straight up don’t care what kind of government is in charge. 😶
💬 And the EU?
Mixed feelings.
🔵 Trust is still high, but…
⚠️ 39% say it’s undemocratic
👎 Many think it’s wasting time on irrelevant topics
This isn’t just a political tea spill — it’s a serious warning for the future of climate action, participation, and young voices in the system.
💡 So now what?
Let’s flip the script.
If democracy doesn’t feel made for you, how would you redesign it?
🧠 Source: YouGov survey for the TUI Foundation (July 2025)
