ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the political engagement of young people in contemporary France. The chapter examines the particular case studies of the 2017 presidential and legislative elections and investigates why young people have, or have not, engaged in the political process in France. The chapter examines the capacity for some political figures, including Jean-Luc Mélenchon, to engage with younger voters, while also exploring the limited appeal of other political figures and parties. The chapter investigates the importance of the socio-economic background of young people in shaping their political engagement and explores the adoption of protest culture by some young people.
