Turkish Youth & the Power of Debating | TÜRK IT EASY #05 | Yavuz Yiğit (Policy Advisor)

In this thought-provoking episode, Frederic talks to his former debate coach, policy advisor and education advocate, Yavuz Yiğit about the changing mindset of Turkey’s young generation.What are young people really thinking about their future?Why is the German language losing relevance in Turkish schools?And how can debate culture foster critical thinking and civic engagement?Yavuz shares insights from his work with debate clubs and explains why political education and youth empowerment are more urgent than ever in Turkey today—between the pressure to emigrate and the hope to shape change from within.A powerful conversation about courage, education, and the voices driving a new Turkish-German dialogue.TÜRK IT EASY is a project of the podcast channel Offene Karten🌍 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/63IoNXnTzzjlnFHB0otEir🌍 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@offenekarten🌍 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/offene-karten/id1464497575🌍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offene.karten/