“I don’t think it’s in the radicalism that we get a consensus”

Matthieu is 23 years old and was born in Guyancourt, a town located between Versailles and Trappes, in the Yvelines. Under a work-study contract in a bank, he studied both management and philosophy. In 2022, it is the second time that he will be able to vote in a presidential election. For him, environmental protection is compatible with growth and innovation. “There is an increasingly ethical reflection that is being done in the banking sector.”

We cannot ask a company to change its behavior tomorrow. She needs time.

Matthew, 23 years old

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“An ecology that adapts“, this is the vision defended by Matthew. “I do not think that it is in the radicalism that we obtain a long-term consensus. As young people, we have every interest in taking part in these steps for the future.“.

Matthieu is not a member of a political party but encourages young people to get involved in different ways, particularly through the ballot box. “I think voting is important.”

Ecology, Emmanuel Macron was the first to take it to heart.

In 2017, when he was 18, Matthieu voted for Emmanuel Macron in both rounds. In contrast, Matthew admits that “in youth, there is always a form of radicality. We always want a little more about ecology“.

Less than three months from the presidential election, Matthieu does not seem as sure of his choice as five years ago and does not yet know who he wants to vote for. “I will see at the end. I await the debates. He has three or four candidates who make me hesitate.“