As the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II approaches, AFP speaks to young people around Europe about their reflections on the conflict, as well as the continent's geopolitical situation today. Michael, a 21-year-old student and London resident, says he thinks "it probably is time to talk about the roots behind the roots behind the roots for why all this happened," before noting a recent "resurgence of the far right in Europe." IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES