ABSTRACT

In a period in which the future of the European Union is subject to increased scrutiny, it is more vital than ever that the thoughts and views of younger generations are considered. Young People’s Visions and Worries for the Future of Europe: Findings from the Europe 2038 Project seeks to do exactly that, presenting the findings of a large-scale research project investigating the opinions and worries of young people between the ages of 16 and 25 across seven European countries.

In this unique and timely volume, Strohmeier and Tenenbaum, together with the Europe 2038 consortium, examine young people’s endorsement of multiculturalism, diversity, European identity, human rights, and political participation, and unpick the cross-national differences in a range of European countries. Young People’s Visions and Worries for the Future of Europe concludes by formulating effective evidence-based recommendations for policy and practice.

This work is essential reading for advanced level undergraduate and masters level courses in Psychology, Social Work, Politics, Sociology, Social Policy, and Education, as well as researchers in those fields.

part 2|116 pages

Country-level findings

chapter 2|12 pages

Europe 2038

Future visions and worries of Albanian young people

chapter 5|18 pages

The future of Europe and European identity

The views of Italian adolescents and young adults

chapter 7|16 pages

Europe 2038

The voice of Spanish youth

part 4|17 pages

Commentaries

chapter 11|4 pages

In school – and after

chapter 12|6 pages

Young Europeans and the future of Europe

A mosaic of 3,764 pieces

chapter 13|5 pages

Young people’s visions and worries for the future of Europe

“Still hopeful after all these years?” 1