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Poll: 2 in 3 young people plan to vote in EU elections

24/05/2013

Summary

The Commission’s survey found that young people show a strong European identity and a higher appreciation of European integration than other age groups.

However, there is a growing dissatisfaction among young people with the way EU politics work. Other findings included:

• young people want to participate in politics by being listened to and involved in different ways
• internet and new technologies are seen as means for improved participation
• young people request more information about politics and elections
• grassroots and community-based youth organisations are successful in motivating young people to get involved.

The survey was done in April 2013 among 13 000 young people aged 15 to 30 in the 27 EU countries. The survey also included 500 young people in Croatia, which will join the EU on 1 July.