New polling shows that 65% of 25 to 34 year olds want Europe to be front and centre of the run up to the election. Asked whether they think the UK’s relationship with the EU was an important topic during the General Election campaign, 61% of 18-24 year olds and 65% of people aged 25-34 said yes – while the overall figure for the under-40s was 62%.
Even in the 65-74 age bracket, well over half wanted discussion of our relationship with the EU back on the table.
Comments from European Movement
Dr Mike Galsworthy, Chair of European Movement UK, said:
“It is a betrayal of our younger generations that both the main parties are seeking to avoid any discussion of the European future our youth want to be talking about. If you ask 18-34 year-olds what they want – it is overwhelming that they want to join the EU and they want have discussion about the UK-Europe relationship right now in this election. It’s time to let them fight for their futures rather than forcing them to train to fight for a country that doesn’t listen.”
Cecilia Jastrzembska, President of Young European Movement, said:
“The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union has had a devastating impact on opportunities for young people, particularly our withdrawal from the Erasmus+ student exchange scheme. The data is clear; young Brits will not stand by while their futures are on the line.
“The omertà on the UK-EU relationship must be broken and cooperation between us agreed sensibly and in good faith. YEM UK looks forward to a new government that will meaningfully strengthen relations with our European neighbours.”
European Movement
European Movement UK (EM UK) is a cross-party, single-issue organisation. EM UK is powered by 21,000 members, over 200,000 campaign supporters, over 100 local groups, and strong networks in Westminster and the EU. EM UK’s mission is to acknowledge and highlight the damaging impacts of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.
This article is based on a media release from European Movement UK
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