The Uncharted Territory Ahead: A New Generation Takes the Helm TIME devoted a special issue to young leaders, highlighting the ascension of individuals like Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz.
This trend is not a temporary blip but a lasting shift in global politics. The under 30 population has grown significantly since 2012, now accounting for more than half of the global population.
This demographic change is accompanied by a generational difference in values and priorities. Young leaders are pushing for drastic action on climate change, an issue their predecessors often dismissed or downplayed.