Malta’s Youth are the Unhappiest in the EU, UN Study Reveals.
Malta’s Youth are the Unhappiest in the EU, UN Study Reveals.
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Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca talked about a study that made her very sad. It showed that young people in Malta, who are under 30, are the unhappiest in the European Union. She shared that many young people feel this way because they don’t have hope for the future. Some even think about ending their lives, which is very serious. She believes that everyone should listen to young people and help them. Marie-Louise was happy to see some 16-year-olds participating in local elections, and she thinks this is very important. She wants young people to dream and be happy, and she encourages everyone to help them achieve this.
Difficult Words:
- Study – A detailed examination or analysis.
- Unhappy – Not feeling good or satisfied.
- Hope – A feeling of expectation and desire for good things to happen.
- Encourage – To give support or advice to someone to do something.
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Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca expressed her deep sadness over a recent study funded by the United Nations, which revealed that young people in Malta, particularly those under 30, are the unhappiest in the European Union. She noted that these findings match the feelings of many young people she meets, who often struggle with issues like anxiety and lack of hope. On International Youth Day, she urged leaders and policymakers to pay attention to the pleas for help coming from young people, especially as some are even contemplating suicide. Marie-Louise was encouraged by young people’s participation in local elections and emphasized the importance of listening to their voices to create a better future for them.
Difficult Words:
- Expressed – Communicated thoughts or feelings.
- Anxiety – A feeling of worry or fear.
- Policymakers – People responsible for making rules and laws.
- Contemplating – Thinking deeply about something.
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Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca conveyed her profound concern over a United Nations-funded study revealing that Maltese youth under 30 are the most unhappy within the European Union. She connected these findings with the growing distress she observes among young people, many of whom are grappling with severe mental health challenges, including anxiety and suicidal thoughts. On International Youth Day, she called on stakeholders and policymakers to take these issues seriously and to create an environment that nurtures hope and potential. She was particularly heartened by the active political engagement of 16-year-olds in local elections, seeing it as a crucial step toward a more inclusive society. She underscored the necessity of fostering youth participation and ensuring that their voices are heard, especially as the world becomes increasingly digitalized.
Difficult Words:
- Conveyed – Communicated or made known.
- Distress – Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
- Nurtures – Encourages the growth or development of something.
- Inclusive – Open to everyone, not limited to certain people.
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