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Are young people today interested in politics? Surveys show that the answer is yes. Eighty-five percent of Europeans under 30 say that they discuss politics with friends and relatives. Yet on election day, less than half of them turn out to vote – be it in local, national, or European elections. 

In this episode we ask three young voices from the political world how we can increase Generation Z's participation in politics. What role does social media play? What is the right voting age? And how do we get more young people to enter politics?

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COP28-special: Reimagining food systems

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COP28-special: Achieving a gender just transition for all

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COP28-special: Climate justice for Rosa

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COP28-special: Tackling the triple planetary crisis

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COP28-special: Collaborating for climate justice

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‘Nordic Talks’ is a series of talks and podcast episodes addressing the biggest global challenges. 

Through conversations with some of the brightest minds in the Nordics and their counterparts from around the world we want to provide a space for contemplation and to share inspiration on how to take action on sustainability issues in our everyday lives. All Nordic Talks are dedicated to addressing the UN's Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) challenges.

 
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Louise Thomsen is a member of Copenhagen City Council and of Denmark's Liberal Party...

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