The Youth Report in Spain 2020 (Informe Juventud en España 2020) by the Youth Institute (INJUVE) reported that the average participation rate of under-30s in various elections stands at 70%. According to the Sociological Research Institute (CIS), this participation rate is highest in general elections, followed by local and regional elections. Data also highlights a gap in participation between youth and older age groups, with younger people often less likely to vote, especially in local and regional elections.

The Spanish Youth Council (Consejo de la Juventud de España, CJE) plays a central role in promoting the participation of youth in the political, social, economic and cultural development. In addition to this, the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumers, and Agenda 2030 ensures that youth representatives and organizations are actively engaged in the design and implementation of policies and action plans related to youth employment, entrepreneurship, and social inclusion.

The Structured Dialogue (Diálogo Estructurado) initiative, launched by the European Union, serves as an essential framework for facilitating communication between policymakers and young people, ensuring that youth perspectives are incorporated into public policies.

Additionally, current debates reflect ongoing discussions about lowering the legal voting age to 16 years to align with the age of criminal adulthood. This proposal, which has been debated in Congress and included in the Youth Strategy 2030, has yet to gain sufficient support for approval. Another significant area of discussion is the influence of social movements on youth participation, particularly regarding political activism and engagement with civil society