Europe’s population is ageing; by 2040, 155 million people are expected to be over 65. While this demographic change is often framed in a negative light, this can also be seen as an opportunity.
In this Event Report, EURACTIV explores how we can bridge the generational gap and ensure that the older generations remain fit and healthy as engaged citizens and act as ‘unifiers’ to help our society recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Healthy ageing and education key to managing ageing populations
Policy changes are needed to manage our ageing populations properly, reflecting the diversity of the elderly with more focus on disease prevention and education.
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Commissioner: Whole life-cycle approach needed to turn challenges of ageing into opportunities
Intergenerational solidarity and fairness need to be the cornerstones and guiding lights for us as a society but in particular for decision-makers, says Commission vice-president Dubravka Šuica to EURACTIV.