A survey conducted by Ipsos-BVA for Aix-Marseille University (AMU) and the Youth 2027 collective has revealed that young people in France aged 18 to 29 feel their generation is facing a "strong sense of generational decline." According to the survey, revealed by franceinfo, more than eight out of ten young people believe their lives will be more difficult than those of the previous generation. The study was carried out on a representative sample of 3,030 people between July 23 and August 5, 2026. Eighty-nine percent of those surveyed believe their generation will have to work longer to qualify for a pension. Eighty-four percent think it will be harder to find a stable job, and eight out of ten believe becoming a homeowner will be more complicated. Additionally, seventy-eight percent of young people feel less heard by political leaders than previous generations. Despite these concerns, eight out of ten young people are considering voting in the presidential election. However, two-thirds do not trust future candidates to address their concerns. Nearly three-quarters of young people are worried about the future of France and the world. Their main concerns include purchasing power and standard of living (34%), insecurity (25%), environmental protection (24%), sexism and violence against minorities (24%), and precariousness and social inequalities (23%). The authors of the study note that "living with dignity" is the top concern of young French people. They also mention that more than three quarters of young people say they are satisfied with their current lives, though they experience a mix of personal confidence in their professional future and collective pessimism. These findings highlight the anxiety and uncertainty young people feel about their future, suggesting the need for more attention to their perspectives.