IMPRESSUM AUTHORS The report has been drafted for the European Parliament by Ipsos European Public Affair RESPONSIBLE Magdalena Starostin, Head of Unit CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS Cristina Cella (project leader), GonzaloVelasco Monasterio Brussels, © European Union, 2025 ABOUT THE PUBLISHER The Flash Eurobarometer survey was requested by the European Parliament, Youth OutreachUnit-Directorate-General for Communication.To contact the unit,please write to:Youth@europarl.europa.eu LINGUISTIC VERSION Original: EN DISCLAIMER This document is prepared for, and primarily addressed to, the Members and staff of theEuropean Parliament to assist them in their parliamentary work. The content of the documentis the sole responsibility of its author(s) and any opinions expressed herein should not betaken to represent an official position of the Parliament. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction......................................................................................................................................1Key findings ..................................................................................................................................... 31. Values and priorities for the EU ................................................................................................. 71.1.Most important values of young people ...................................................................... 71.2.Priorities for the EU in the next five years .................................................................. 112. Sentiment towards the eu.........................................................................................................152.1.Support for the EU project...........................................................................................152.2.Opinion about the European Parliament.....................................................................182.3.National, local or European identity? ......................................................................... 202.4.Benefits of EU Membership ........................................................................................ 223. Knowledge and information sources....................................................................................... 263.1.Main sources of information on political and social issues....................................... 263.2.Social media platforms used for information on political and social issues............ 303.3.Understanding of local, national and EU governments ............................................ 343.4.Exposure to disinformation and fake news ............................................................... 383.5.Adoption of AI-based applications..............................................................................414. Engagement and participation ................................................................................................ 464.1.Participation in political and civic activities ............................................................... 464.2.Reasons for never having contacted a politician about an issue ............................. 504.3.Reasons for never having volunteered for a charity/campaign organisation ......... 534.4.Reasons for choosing a party or candidate in the 2024 European elections.......... 564.5.Reasons for not having voted in the June 2024 European elections ...................... 59Technical specifications ............................................................................................................... 63Questionnaire................................................................................................................................ 65Data annex......................................................................................................................................71 INTRODUCTION The future of Europe is intrinsically linked to its young citizens. Their commitment to democraticvalues, openness to a European identity, active participation in the political process and theirability to navigate disinformation will significantly influence the strength and resilience ofEurope in the years to come. To better understand the perspectives of young people (aged 16-30) across the EU, theEuropeanParliament,Directorate-General for Communication,Youth Outreach Unit,conducted the Youth survey 2024. This study reflects the European Parliament's ongoingcommitment to amplify young people's voices and foster their involvement in shaping Europe'sfuture. Specifically, the survey covered the following topics: Political priorities: Young people highlighted their main concerns for the EU over the nextfive years, including rising prices and the cost of living, the environment and climatechange, and the economic situation and job creation.Support for the European Union: The survey examined attitudes toward the EU, sheddinglight on young people's sense of connection to the European project and its role in theirliv