The report, commissioned by the Foresight Centre, finds that in the future, an increasingly smaller generation of young people will shoulder greater responsibility in both economy and society. At the same time, the mental health crisis is hindering young people’s independence, decision-making abilities and participation in society.
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15.06
2026
Report: The mental health crisis is hindering young people's independence and participation in society
08.05
2026
Report: Banning social media does not offer sufficient protection for young people
According to the new short report by the Foresight Centre, restricting access to social media does not provide children and young people with sufficient protection from the risks of the digital world. The best solutions for mitigating risks include combining platform regulations with the development of young people’s digital competence.
11.03
2026
Study: Youth can be entrusted to make important decisions at a younger age
A study conducted by the University of Tartu on behalf of the Foresight Centre showed that expanding the decision-making rights of young people may be highly desirable for society, as the youth of today are for the most part prepared to make complex decisions from the age of 16. However, the environment in which decisions are made strongly influences the quality of young people’s decisions.