A global youthquake is happening. Promises we made the young have been broken
Anger and protest have put liberal democracy on trial. It’s vital to understand the rage that now unites a generation
TL;DR
- Global student demonstrations are at their highest level in 60 years, with protests in France, Italy, India, Albania, Serbia, Kenya, Nepal, Indonesia, the Philippines, Madagascar, Morocco, Peru, Belgium, Austria, Greece, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia.
- The "Student List" in Serbia has dislodged a corruption-tainted government and is poised to form a new administration, showcasing novel methods of candidate selection and fundraising.
- Protests address a range of issues including corruption, education funding, compulsory military service, affordable housing, pollution, austerity, funding cuts, AI-led unemployment, restricted education, housing crisis, climate emergency, and intergenerational justice.
- Young people face widening income and wealth gaps, with a larger portion of public spending allocated to older generations, impacting education and other services.
- The current youth rebellions are seen as a challenge to liberal democracy itself, fueled by a sense that promises made to the younger generation have been broken.