Despite the anxiety-provoking context due to the health and economic crisis, a study shows that young people still remain optimistic about their future.

A renewed confidence in the school and in political institutions is notably noted.

Surprising results.

Explanations.

There is no collapse in confidence among 16-26 year olds, who retain a fairly high degree of optimism despite the crisis, according to the result of an Opinion Way survey, commissioned by the think tank "Towards the top ", dedicated to education and youth issues.

Three out of four young people remain confident in their future.

Even more surprising, the study shows a renewed confidence of young people, especially in school to get by, and in politicians to represent their interests.

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15 points difference compared to last year

The survey shows more than 15 points of difference compared to last year.

A little less than half even think that it would be easy for them to one day be able to accede to political responsibilities.

"The 2017 elections brought a rejuvenation of the political class. It had an impact on young people. There is also an effort by the current government of more direct communication among young people. We also see this reflex, when it There is a crisis, to turn to politics.After the announcement of the reconfinement, there was a fairly noticeable rise in the popularity rating of Emanuel Macron among young people, whereas one would have thought the opposite ", analyzes Marc Vanesson, director general of the think tank" Towards the top ".

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Two points of concern

In this rather positive picture, there are nevertheless two points of concern.

Young people who drop out of school do not have the same level of confidence at all.

And then, one in three young girls say they are pessimistic about their future, while this is much less the case with boys (only one in four).

Finally, another point of warning: it is ultimately the parents who are much more worried about their children than the children themselves.

This concern could thus weigh on the choices of young people.