ABSTRACT
Slovenia has transitioned from being a socialist republic of the former Yugoslavia to a successful and engaged member of the EU. Citizenship education has consequently been reformed to provide students with access to understandings about democracy, its institutions and human rights. It appears from successive surveys that Slovenian youth, while critical of political elites and somewhat disillusioned with the political system nevertheless remain optimistic about their own personal development and economic well-being. This may explain why protests as a form of civic engagement have won support from young people, especially in the years of recent economic crisis, and why they ascribe a very low importance to their involvement in conventional political activities. Political transitions such as that experienced by Slovenia do not always yield predictable results. It seems likely, however, that instead of involvement in conventional political activities young generations will continue to be in search for other forms and means of political engagement, or in more negative scenario, they will remain in their position of political alienation.
