Hailing from across the political spectrum, young people are looking to breathe new life into EU policymaking.

Don’t talk about us — talk to us.

That’s the message coming from the new blood, which is gunning for more influence in Brussels ahead of next week’s European election.

With MEPs averaging 54 years of age — and the oldest being 83 — young people are looking to get their voices heard in the hemicycle.

In the 2019 election just over 50 percent of eligible voters cast ballots, with turnout among young people setting a record.

For the coming mandate, participation will likely be even higher. Many EU countries will for the first time allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote for candidates for EU legislative seats.

  • foggy@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    As a millennial…yeah same. That was us. They’re still here. Somehow still alive and on life support.