In the run-up to the UK elections, young people in Britain struggle to know where to turn. Their voice counts but does anyone listen? Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak delivers a speech as part of a Conservative campaign...
We asked two correspondents based in France why the high-stakes national election matters. Here’s what they said. From the left, French far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally) party President Jordan Bardella, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and Manuel...
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There is a belief that young people don’t care enough to cast a ballot. But maybe politicians need to address the issues they care about. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced exclusively for News Decoder’s global news service and is part of...
There is a belief that young people don’t care enough to cast a ballot. But maybe politicians need to address the issues they care about. Correspondent Earyel Bowleg looks at the reasons behind youth voter apathy.
Exercise: Read the article and use the questions below it to start a discussion. Make notes of the reasons why young people don’t vote and the possible solutions to the issue. In pairs or groups, come up with ideas on how you might increase young people’s participation in elections. If you were a local government or business, what solutions would you offer? Develop a plan for your solution and present it to the class. As a class, hold a vote to see which solution you would choose.
We asked our reporters in five countries to talk to young people about the European elections. They know their voice matters. A European ballot box against the backdrop of European Union flags. (Illustration by News Decoder) The 720-member European Parliament is the...
We asked our reporters in five countries to talk to young people about the European elections. The ensuing Wh-Y Vote? series sheds light on how young people across the European Union feel about voting in European elections. What influence do they believe the EU has on their lives? What are the issues driving them to or from polling stations? Why are young people voting or not voting?
Exercise: Students read the article and give feedback on the main issues described in each country. Then, choose to focus on one of the five countries mentioned. Use the links below the article to read the full piece on youth voting in your chosen country. In groups, summarize the main issues that were highlighted and discuss them. Now, together in your country groups, make a campaign poster mobilizing young people to vote in the European elections. Use the articles to help focus the campaign, and visit official EU websites to find more information on why young people should vote.