Supporters of Italy's 5 Star Movement take part in a rally to celebrate the country's new government. Photo: Antonio Masiello/Getty Images
"Struggling to find jobs, and often living at home, younger generations are propelling antiestablishment parties to new heights of power" — Wall Street Journal's Eric Sylvers (subscription).
The big picture: There's "a feeling across much of the Western world that the younger generation will struggle to surpass their parents in wealth and security."
- "Western Europe’s largest antiestablishment government came to power earlier this month, driven largely by young Italian voters. Struggling with a persistent lack of job prospects over the past decade, they voted in droves for ... the 5 Star Movement and the League, an anti-immigration party."
- "About half of Italians age 25 to 34 live with their parents."
- Why it matters: "The same pattern appears across southern Europe, and the forces behind the divide show few signs of slowing."