INTERNATIONAL POLICY ANALYSIS Young Greeks and the Crisis The Danger of Losing a Generation NICK MALKOUTZIS September 2011 „ „ Greece’s economic crisis has hit younger Greeks hard. Youth unemployment has passed 40 per cent and a growing number of graduates are leaving the country. „ „ Frustration with the political system is increasing but young Greeks have yet to find a political voice. „ „ Lower wages, diminishing opportunities and high costs are presenting huge chal­lenges for single people and young couples. „ „ Weaknesses in education, training and job seeking are making it difficult for Greece to take full advantage of a talented young generation.