Ageing and providing adequate and sustainable pensions
Longer life expectancies and lower birth rates mean the number of older citizens in relation to those younger and of working-age is growing, threatening the sustainability of pension schemes.
This calls for a better balance between pension contributions and payments, while ensuring that the elderly retired continue to have adequate levels of income. Indeed, poverty is still a serious risk for many of Europe’s older citizens, and for women, on the whole, even more so.
Radical reforms have been undertaken in many Member States to contribute to face up to this demographic challenge, including extending working lives and achieving higher employment rates.
Several Peer Reviews have been carried out in a bid to assist this ongoing reform process across the EU.
On the topic
Peer Reviews
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A good place to grow older – national/local agreement
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Achieving quality long-term care in residential facilities
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Public information on pension systems and pension system changes
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Freedom of choice and dignity for the elderly
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Active ageing strategies to strengthen social inclusion
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Minimum Incomes and Women's Poverty
