Youth and employment
More than half of respondents feel that in their country young people have been marginalised and excluded from economic and social life by the crisis (57%). More than four in ten young Europeans (43%) said that they would like to work, study or undergo training in another EU country and just over a quarter even feel forced by the crisis to go to another EU country to study or work (26%).

The digital revolution
The digital sector has little appeal as an individual career choice for young people, although they expect it to create a significant number of jobs in the coming years. Young Europeans are divided about the democratic role of social media: 46% believe that they represent progress for democracy, while 41% consider that they pose a risk.

The future of the EU
Seven out of ten young Europeans consider that their country’s membership of the EU is a strength in the context of globalisation (70%). Voting in the European elections is the best way to participate in public life in the EU for 44%.

Sustainable development
Many young Europeans have adopted everyday measures to protect the environment, including systematically sorting waste (74%).

European values
Young people believe that the European Parliament should defend human rights (51%), freedom of speech (41%) and gender equality (40%).

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