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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Are they going to vote? 'Inconvenient audience' โ€“ party campaigns do not reach young people

Young people's engagement in politics is declining, and political parties are failing to effectively reach this demographic.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

First the selfie, then the confession of the 18-year-old: "I vote No for the referendum". Meloni's lesson: "This is democracy"

An 18-year-old, Filippo Moini, candidly shared his intention to vote 'No' in an upcoming referendum during a selfie moment with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, prompting discussions about democracy and citizen engagement.

Mar 22 โ€ข 16:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

They are not allowed to vote, but in Vollsmose they showed up for debate: "All decisions will affect me"

A group of young people engaged in a political debate in Vollsmose, Denmark, despite many being ineligible to vote in the upcoming elections, discussing how the decisions made will impact their lives.

Mar 22 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

'Immun' ticket sales for the match night are generating discussion โ€“ 'The story hasn't reached everyone'

Ticket sales for the 'Immun' event in Helsinki have sparked debate, with experts noting that the event might not be attracting the youth demographic effectively.

Mar 21 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

City Boy Movement distributes food palliatives to Cross River residents

The City Boy Movement distributed over 5,000 boxes of food palliatives to residents of Cross River State, supporting both Muslim and Christian communities.

Mar 21 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Salvador Illa responds to the viral video in which young Catalans do not know who presides over the Generalitat: 'We must correct it'

Salvador Illa expresses concern over a viral video showing young Catalans unable to identify the president of the Generalitat, emphasizing the need for political engagement among youth.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Youth Crisis in Volunteering: A Cultural Association in Search of Youth

The article discusses the youth crisis in volunteerism in the cultural associations around Munich, highlighting various initiatives that contribute to the local cultural scene.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Anete Gogule: The greatest inspiration comes from the desire to carry the name of your city on a larger scale

Anete Gogule discusses her experiences in civic engagement and personal growth during her appearance on the show 'Tepat aiz horizonta'.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum, Conte: "They want to avoid inquiries into the caste. Let's reform justice ourselves"

Conte expresses optimism about youth engagement in the upcoming referendum, citing dissatisfaction among students over voting access.

Mar 20 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

From first training to a lifelong passion. ORLEN invests in sports for children and youth

ORLEN is increasingly focusing on activating children and youth through sports, building strong foundations for the development of sports in Poland.

Mar 19 โ€ข 22:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Prince William makes sweet promise to girl during surprise outing for poignant cause

Prince William visited Bournemouth Pier to promote his homelessness initiative and interact with local children, making a memorable promise to one in particular.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Youth Centers in Kaunas โ€“ a space for meaningful leisure

Kaunas hosts open youth centers that promote social skills and community engagement for young people aged 14-29.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

The Opportunity to Feel the Weight of Your Voice. Candidates Compete for a Place in the 13th Youth Saeima

Young candidates Sanija Bizika and Aleksandrs Fedotov are vying for positions in Latviaโ€™s 13th Youth Saeima, emphasizing the importance of youth voices in national discussions.

Mar 18 โ€ข 04:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil group premieres 'Scream Direction', absurd theater and black comedy, this Thursday March 19

A Guayaquil theater group, Colectivo Barullo, unveils its adaptation of 'Direction Critorium' in an absurd comedy that reflects on societal norms prohibiting expression.

Mar 18 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: My dad fixing Nigeriaโ€™s cracks, Seyi Tinubu defends presidentโ€™s policies

Seyi Tinubu urges Nigerian youths to trust his father's administration, highlighting ongoing reforms aimed at addressing structural challenges in the economy.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Constitutional Amendment for 16-Year-Olds Passed First Reading in the Seimas

The Seimas has approved a constitutional amendment allowing voting rights for 16-year-olds, but it faces further scrutiny before final approval.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Juozas Olekas: allowing 16-year-olds to vote in local elections would stimulate interest in politics

Juozas Olekas advocates for granting 16-year-olds the right to vote in local elections in Lithuania, suggesting it would encourage political engagement among youth.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Parliamentarians will discuss a Constitutional amendment to allow 16-year-olds to elect mayors and council members

A proposed amendment in Lithuania aims to lower the voting age for municipal elections to 16, fostering youth engagement in politics despite criticism regarding legal maturity and constitutional stability.

Mar 17 โ€ข 04:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Funding Secured: Cultural Spectacle Gauting Can Take Place

The Gauting Cultural Spectacle is set to take place for the 43rd time, receiving a financial grant of โ‚ฌ19,359 from the federal festival funding program.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Elections can be observed from the age of 16

Latvia will allow citizens aged 16 and older to serve as election observers, as outlined in new guidelines from the Central Election Commission.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Digital Rally in Ebersberg: 'Case Ebersberg' Turns Youth into Digital Detectives

A new digital rally in Ebersberg aims to engage youth in detective-style problem solving to recover lost data following a hypothetical hacker attack.

Mar 15 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

She is the youngest, but she doesn't sit in the corner. The 'cheeky' MP is not afraid of Babiลก

The article discusses a young Czech MP known for her boldness and refusal to be intimidated by political figures like Andrej Babiลก.

Mar 15 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Blue Horizons: Young People Learn About Shipping and Commit to Ocean Protection

The initiative 'Blue Horizons' engages young people in shipping professions and environmental protection, featuring 350 participants from various educational levels in Greece.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

More Power to the Young - Knivsta in the Top Five for First-Time Voters

In Knivsta, 8% of voters in the upcoming election are first-time voters, presenting new challenges and opportunities for political parties.

Mar 13 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

High school students listened to public speeches from all political parties: The atmosphere of the House of Representatives election is more real than on social media

Two high school students in Nagoya attended all public speeches from 11 political parties during Japan's recent House of Representatives election, finding the real-life atmosphere more engaging than information found on social media.

Mar 12 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul City University Designated as Dongdaemun District Carbon Neutral Support Center, Launches Climate Youth Volunteer Group 'Claius' for the 4th Term

Seoul City University has launched the 4th term of its Climate Youth Volunteer Group 'Claius' organized by the Dongdaemun District Carbon Neutral Support Center, after celebrating the achievements of the 3rd term group.

Mar 10 โ€ข 01:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Political Engagement: Ismaning School Class Fights for More Equality

A class of students from a Waldorf school in Ismaning, Germany, is actively campaigning for changes to the German Constitution to promote gender equality.

Mar 9 โ€ข 12:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The Double Gap Between City and Village: Strengths and Shortcomings of Lithuania's Youth Policy in EU Research

A new EU assessment reveals significant disparities in youth engagement between urban and rural areas in Lithuania, highlighting both advancements and structural gaps in the countryโ€™s youth policy.

Mar 9 โ€ข 10:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: Streamer-turned-politician Kris Kรคrner expresses frustration over rural life: today's government makes me so nervous, we're dealing with some nonsense!

Kris Kรคrner, a streamer and politician, expresses his frustration on social media regarding the declining state of rural life in Estonia, sparking discussion on TikTok.

Mar 8 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Linda Johanna Kรคgu: how to connect school, theater, and playwriting?

Linda Johanna Kรคgu explores how to engage youth with theater and playwriting, questioning the relevance of historical plays in contemporary culture.

Mar 8 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Social Services in Schools: Has Fuchs Introduced a 'Pedagogical' Measure for Parents?

The Croatian Minister of Science, Education, and Youth, Radovan Fuchs, announced changes to the regulations regarding pedagogical measures in schools, including a phone ban for students and mandatory engagement of social services in specific absenteeism cases.

Mar 6 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Princess Kako of the Takamado Family Delivers Speech in English at the Tokyo Rule of Law Forum

Princess Kako of the Takamado family spoke in English at the Tokyo Rule of Law Forum, emphasizing the importance of youth and community engagement in crime prevention.

Mar 5 โ€ข 02:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ney Matogrosso opens UFMS festival in Campo Grande; learn how to watch

Ney Matogrosso will be the opening act for the Festival da Juventude 2026 at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, taking place from March 26 to 28.

Mar 4 โ€ข 23:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The final conference of the book year takes place at the National Library: 'Estonian Book โ€“ How Long Can It Last?'

The National Library of Estonia is hosting the final conference of the Book Year, discussing the future of Estonian literature and culture.

Mar 4 โ€ข 14:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The Seimas TTK approved a proposal that would allow 16-year-olds to vote in local elections

The Lithuanian Seimas TTK committee has voted to potentially allow 16-year-olds to participate in local elections, with supporters arguing it would enhance democracy and civic engagement among youth.

Mar 4 โ€ข 10:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Diaspora groups endorse Tinubu for second term

Nigerians in the diaspora rallying support for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid emphasizes youth inclusion and grassroots participation.

Mar 4 โ€ข 00:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Political Education: A Lesson for Future Democrats

The U18 elections in Munich showcase vibrant youth engagement, indicating a significant political shift as candidates from leftist parties gain traction against traditional conservative leadership.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

New city librarian: "We strengthen democracy in everyday life"

Elisabeth Aquilonius, the new city librarian in Stockholm, emphasizes the importance of libraries for children and youth as safe spaces for reading and community engagement.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Too Young to Vote: How Young People in Penzberg Are Fighting for Democracy

Young citizens in Penzberg organized a democracy demonstration to promote values like freedom and tolerance, despite not being eligible to vote yet.

Mar 1 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What Does Liberalism Mean for Young People?

The article discusses changing political awareness among the youth in Japan, particularly in the context of the recent victory of the Liberal Democratic Party and the engagement of young voters on social media.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

The Ministry of Croatian Veterans has announced a public call for a short story about the Homeland War

The Ministry of Croatian Veterans has launched a competition for high school students to submit short stories about the Homeland War to promote remembrance and values associated with it.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Over 700 calls made for basic military training: Only seven conscientious objections!

The Croatian Armed Forces Chief of Staff, Tihomir Kundid, announced that over 700 individuals have been called for basic military training, with only seven filing for conscientious objection.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

How do we get more people to the election party? Fund launches quick grant on election day, while NGO advocates for the long haul

A fund is providing quick grants to civic organizations to encourage more young people to vote.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Theater for Young People: Warning Signals of a Shooter

A new theater production aims to engage youth with the challenging theme of school shootings.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Local Elections 2026: Millennials Push into Town Halls

In the lead-up to the 2026 local elections in Germany, an increasing number of millennials, including students like Eric Jacob, are actively campaigning for municipal offices, signaling a growing interest in local governance among younger generations.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Prince William branded 'out of touch' as experts insist future king โ€˜reads the roomโ€™ for younger generation

Prince William is criticized for being 'out of touch' with younger generations amid scrutiny of the monarchy over past scandals.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'I am proud of my son,' said Uday Bhanu's mother

Uday Bhanu's mother expresses immense pride in her son for choosing the right path and working for the people's welfare.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Political Youth, Political Teachers [Smart! Korean Society]

A recent debate in South Korea centers on whether to lower the voting age to 16, questioning the political engagement of youth and the restrictions faced by teachers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Beautiful scenes: A young man proposed to his girlfriend at a youth meeting, Fr. Brฤina blessed them

A young man's proposal to his girlfriend during a spiritual youth meeting in Croatia was blessed by the priest and quickly gained popularity on social media.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Bauska Youth Gets Involved in Local Event Planning

Young people in Bauska are actively participating in the third Youth Council to express their generation's views and gain practical experience in public administration.

Feb 21 โ€ข 17:06 UTC

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