Neele Eilers
neeleeilers.bsky.social
Neele Eilers
@neeleeilers.bsky.social
Political sociologist | research on inequality, pluralistic societies & democracy, anti democratic attitudes | Research Fellow @dpart
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6/ Want to learn more about what worked in engaging young voters on social media—and what democratic parties can improve?

📖 Check out the full study "From Posts to Polls" here: www.dpart.org/en/publicati...
From Posts to Polls
Junge Menschen und soziale Medien: Lektionen aus den Europawahlen 2024
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December 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM
You find the full study here: feps-europe.eu/publication/...
From posts to polls - Foundation for European Progressive Studies
Understanding youth engagement in the 2024 European elections
feps-europe.eu
December 12, 2024 at 4:42 PM
December 12, 2024 at 4:42 PM
💡 These lessons apply both online and offline!
December 12, 2024 at 4:42 PM
3️⃣ Provide a hopeful vision for the future:
- Many young people across the EU feel pessimistic about the future, fearing declines in living standards.
- Democratic parties must move beyond defending the status quo and create inspiring narratives and actionable visions for a better future.
December 12, 2024 at 4:42 PM
2️⃣ Offer concrete solutions, especially on economic and social policies:
-Address key concerns of young people around economic inequality, retirement systems, healthcare, and climate change.
-Policies need to deliver tangible improvements in young people’s daily lives, especially at the local level.
December 12, 2024 at 4:42 PM
1️⃣ Be genuinely interested in and engage with young people:
-Young people are as diverse as the general population, with varied aspirations and interests.
- They are socially and politically engaged—take their opinions seriously and make politics more relevant to their lives.
December 12, 2024 at 4:42 PM
How did political parties targeted young voters on social media during the 2024 European Election campaigns?What strategies worked? What didn't? From the discussion, today three key takeaways stood out to me:
December 12, 2024 at 4:42 PM