🇪🇺 Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula Von der Leyen urged to listen to Europes protesters by Limerick youth leader
What happened
Protests have broken out across Europe, with hundreds of thousands of young people taking to the streets to call for action on issues such as housing, jobs, education, and the climate. The protests started in France in mid-September over education concerns and have since spread to other European countries. A youth leader, Caillum Hedderman, has written to von der Leyen to request a meeting with the Youth Advisory Board to discuss the EU's response to these issues. Hedderman's letter was co-signe
Why it matters
The protests highlight concerns among young people about the state of Europe, with many facing poverty, social exclusion, and unemployment. The issues raised by the protesters are significant, with one in four young people in the EU at risk of poverty or social exclusion. The protests are a call for action from European institutions to address these concerns.
Key facts
- Young people in the EU at risk of poverty or social exclusion: 1 in 4
- Youth unemployment rate: twice the overall rate
- House prices in Europe increased by 60% since 2021
- Rents in Europe increased by nearly 30% since 2021
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