Young Bulgarians Fear War and Poor Healthcare, Show Little Political Interest

Mihaela Măncilă

A recent study conducted in 2024 across 12 Southeast European countries by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation and IPSOS shows that young people in Bulgaria feel a strong sense of insecurity. According to sociologist Lea Vajsova from Sofia University, their primary worries include inadequate healthcare and the potential for military conflict, with girls expressing greater concern than boys. Safety is a particularly pressing issue for young women, who fear domestic violence or attacks in public