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Adapt or Lose Gen-Z: Why Politicians Must Speak the Language of Short-Form Video

Adapt or Lose Gen-Z: Why Politicians Must Speak the Language of Short-Form Video

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July 25, 2026

The NEET leak outrage on Instagram Reels has proven that Gen-Z is far from a disengaged generation. To connect with these young citizens, political leaders and society must adapt to short-form content, quick authenticity, and new digital communication rules.