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In Libya, the Friedrich‑Ebert‑Stiftung’s youth study from 2022 reveals that a generation of young people shows markedly low political and civic engagement, not because they have withdrawn from public life, but because they channel their energy into spheres they can control. Respondents voice concerns about the country’s deteriorating political climate, limited institutional effectiveness, and the growing economic strain on their families. At the same time, they express nuanced views on climate change and mixed hopes for personal and societal futures, emphasizing pragmatic survival over revolutionary activism.
Against this backdrop, the study highlights how identity‑related factors shape their outlook. Economic hardship is tightly linked to gaps in the education system, while shifting gender expectations reshape traditional roles and aspirations. Young Libyans increasingly prioritize building stable, prosperous lives for their families, viewing this as a concrete way to influence their environment despite the broader political stagnation.