The gap between young Europeans and politics: narrowing, growing or just changing?

05/03/2012

The Ideas Factory Annual Seminar will promote discussion on the gap between young Europeans and politics, and whether it is narrowing, growing or just changing. The discussion will be held in the Résidence Palace, in Brussels, on Monday 5 March from 17.45 to 20.00.

Come and discuss with MEP Emilie Turunen and with the members of the Ideas Factory network, what is your relationship to Europe's politicians and politics! Are young Europeans becoming disillusioned with politics and politicians? Do you trust that the political leaders can meet the needs of young Europeans? To what extent and how effectively can social media and social movements promote more direct and participatory democracy? What are the best ways to engage young people in European politics and get their voice heard?