====== Students ======

Students are an important social group in the Republic of Perantsa. They have a complex relationship to different ministries and branches of the Perantsian government.

==== Relations with the military (Ministry of Defence) ====

- The left has long had a tense relationship with the military, rooted in the events of 1970 during [[countries:karti|Karti]]'s fight for independence. This legacy endures, influencing younger generations to view the military as a symbol of violence.
- Patriotism and the protection of the nation and national identity are no longer a priority for the younger generation.

==== Relations with the police (Ministry of Interior) ====

- The relationship between left-wing supporters and the police has always been tense, with criticism of police violence.
- Tensions escalated after clashes during "peaceful" protests, which began in 2020, where students and workers demanded better education and job opportunities.
- The police are often viewed as a tool used by the government to limit individual freedoms in the name of social order, while younger generations seek to assert their personal identities.

==== Relations with the Ministry of Education ====

- Due to the students being mostly university students, they have a close eye on the Ministry of Education and its announcements and achievements.
- Some of them feel disadvantaged by the support of Kartisian students and tend to react negatively towards news regarding the student agreement.
- The Zezouic minister’s efforts to support minorities in education are generally well-received.

==== Relations with the Ministry of Economics ====

- the students support the Ministry of Economics regarding its social welfare programs and policies and depend on the employment opportunities.
- However, they criticize its role in the two economic crises in the past and fear unstable circumstances.

==== Criticism of the government and key issues ====

- Young left-wing supporters criticize the government for its failure to address key issues affecting their generation.
- Many qualified students are unable to access university programs due to limited spaces, while rising living costs further hinder their opportunities.
- Young workers face high unemployment rates and significant challenges in finding jobs.
- This deepens frustrations and highlights the disconnect between government policies and the needs of young people.

==== See also ====

- [[countries:perantsa|Perantsa]]
- [[countries:perantsa:government:ministry-of-defence|Ministry of Defence]]
- [[countries:perantsa:government:ministry-of-interior|Ministry of Interior]]
- [[countries:perantsa:government:ministry-of-education|Ministry of Education]]
- [[countries:perantsa:government:ministry-of-economics|Ministry of Economics]]
- [[countries:karti|Karti]]