In this episode, Christine Lutringer and Yanina Welp explore what European youth movements reveal about the crisis of democracy. They discuss how youth mobilisation has been evolving, highlighting shifts in the spaces of mobilisation as well as the issues motivating young people to engage. Unpacking the concepts of ideological and affective polarization, they reflect on how political polarization is reshaping electoral politics. The discussion also examines the broader forces fuelling these processes, including the rise of the radical right and attacks on the multilateral system. At the same time, the episode highlights how the current context is also giving rise to democratic innovation, creating new opportunities for participation and civic engagement.
In this episode, Christine Lutringer and Yanina Welp explore what European youth movements reveal about the crisis of democracy. They discuss how youth mobilisation has been evolving, highlighting shifts in the spaces of mobilisation as well as the issues motivating young people to engage. Unpacking the concepts of ideological and affective polarization, they reflect on how political polarization is reshaping electoral politics. The discussion also examines the broader forces fuelling these processes, including the rise of the radical right and attacks on the multilateral system. At the same time, the episode highlights how the current context is also giving rise to democratic innovation, creating new opportunities for participation and civic engagement.