German Gen Z is actively thinking about leaving the country. A new study found that nearly one in five 14-29-year-olds are planning to leave Germany, while 41% say they can imagine leaving the country in the future. The reasons are mainly financial and work-related, from concerns about economic security and rising housing costs to fewer career opportunities. Some young Germans are also considering leaving the country because of growing far-right political extremism. (Though 21% of voters under 25-years-old did vote for the far-right party in a recent election.) The study also shows that young Germans who need mental health support reached a new high of 29%, and among unemployed youth, it reaches 42%—but many see opportunities for better care elsewhere. It’s not just young Germans feeling the weight of the world. YPulse data shows that the majority of young Europeans feel constantly stressed, with job market insecurity and personal finances some of the top sources of anxiety. (DW)
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