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Politics in 'materialist terms': Gen Z in Albania, Italy, France and India protesting for 'fairness'

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Briefings

A 2026 article by Jean-Emile Jammine and sociologist Gökçe Tuncel identifies a global Gen Z movement in France, Albania, India, and Italy driven by material insecurity and institutional disillusionment. Tuncel notes that young people clearly perceive their material conditions, signaling a shift toward explicit demands for solidarity and social justice. The evidence suggests this represents a unified political consciousness rather than isolated grievances.

Key points

• Gen Z protests across France, Albania, India, and Italy emerged in 2026, driven by material insecurity and institutional disillusionment.
• Sociologist Gökçe Tuncel observes that young people clearly perceive their material conditions, signaling a shift toward explicit demands for solidarity and social justice.

Context

This article analyzes a global youth movement where Gen Z protesters in four countries demonstrate a unified political consciousness shaped by material insecurity. The findings suggest a shift from localized grievances to explicit demands for social justice, indicating a broader societal shift in political consciousness.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026 by two authors. The study relies on interviews with Tuncel and Jammine, with no independent verification of protest locations or participant demographics.

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