Youth and Parliament: 270 Young Germans Rehearse Democracy in Bundestag Simulation 270 youths aged 17–20 took part in the Bundestag event Youth and Parliament, practising debates, votes and parliamentary roles …
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Politics
Youth in Parliament incident prompts Bundestag probe after alleged AfD-linked white‑power gesture
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoWhite-Power gesture at Bundestag youth simulation prompts formal review A Bundestag youth simulation was marred by reports that a participant made a White-Power gesture, triggering the exclusion of the young …
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BAföG uptake falls to 11 percent, threatening education access for low-income youth
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoBAföG access dwindles as only 11% of students apply, raising alarm over educational mobility BAföG access dwindles as only 11% of students apply, raising alarm over educational mobility Germany’s long-standing …
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Milburn report warns youth unemployment in the UK nears one million, raising alarm over a ‘lost generation’ Milburn report warns youth unemployment in the UK nears one million, projecting 1.25m …
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Technology
School districts demand Meta cover youth mental health costs from social media
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzSchool Districts Seek Compensation Over Social Media Addiction; Kentucky Requests $60M for Long-Term Program School districts are pursuing compensation for harms they say stem from social media addiction, with a …
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Politics
German cannabis law critics warn of growing youth harms and care gaps
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany cannabis legalization draws sharp criticism as experts say Ekocan interim report underplays youth risks Germany cannabis legalization criticized by psychiatric and addiction societies after Ekocan interim report; experts warn …
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Business
Germany proposes millions in cuts to social service providers’ youth and disability programs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman authorities consider cuts to social services for children, youth and people with disabilities Confidential papers suggest planned cuts to social services; debate intensifies as welfare groups and experts call …
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Environment
Study finds angry social media comments reduce youth climate participation
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerRadical climate protest posts and angry comments deter young people, study shows Vienna study finds radical climate protest posts and angry comments — including gallery stunts — reduce young people’s …