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2026-11-14 · DW

Gen Z protests: Do Baby Boomers really have it better than young people?

Young people across Germany and Europe are taking to the streets, voicing fears of a bleak future. But is that really the case? Does Gen Z face greater challenges than Baby Boomers did in the 1990s? What do the two generations have in common, and where do their experiences differ? "Of course, it's fair to ask, 'Were things just as tough for you back then?'" youth researcher Simon Schnetzer tells DW. "But young people see that things are difficult for them now, and say that's why they need support today.

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