Δημοσιεύσεις Δημοκρατία The 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. https://youthstudies.fes.de/gender-gap/what-young-people-want-in-partners.html 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! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * → Εδώ μπορείτε να βρείτε όλες τις Μελέτες Νεολαίας 2024 του FES ανά χώρα