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Young Europeans' Faith in Democracy Plummets to 57%

7/5/2025

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A recent study uncovers a troubling trend: just 57% of young Europeans favor democracy. Poland leads the decline at 48%, followed closely by Spain and France at 51-52%. In Germany, 61% worry about democracy's future. Skepticism about the EU's democratic integrity grows, as economic issues overshadow climate concerns, and support for migration limits rises.

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A recent study uncovers a troubling trend: just 57% of young Europeans favor democracy. Poland leads the decline at 48%, followed closely by Spain and France at 51-52%. In Germany, 61% worry about democracy's future. Skepticism about the EU's democratic integrity grows, as economic issues overshadow climate concerns, and support for migration limits rises.