Publikationen Demokratie Τhe Gender Gap in Southeast Europe | Part II: What Young People Want in Partners 08.10.2025 The global gender divide is shaping the next generation — and Southeast Europe is no exception. This is the second short briefing in our ten-part series examining these gender gaps through the lens of the Youth Study data. Each analysis explores a different dimension of the gender divide—political leadership, employment attitudes, partnership expectations, tolerance and values, political participation, and more. When it comes to dating preferences of young Southeast Europeans data tell a story of subtle but persistent gender divides. The FES 2024 youth study across twelve countries asked young people "How important are the following to you when choosing a partner?" Respondents rated six criteria on a 1-5 scale from "not at all important" to "very important": religious beliefs, economic standing, family approval, virginity, education level, and national origin. Click here for more details on dating preferences of young people in Southeast Europe! Click here for an overview of the FES Youth Study 2024 per country
