Healthy longevity: Preparing the EU for demographic change

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Oct 03, 2024

10:00 - 12:30

Location: EPC Conference Centre3rd Floor. Venue: Rue du Trône 14-16, 1000 Brussels

FOR ONLINE PARTICIPATION, PLEASE REGISTER HERE

The European Policy Centre and the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change are pleased to invite you to this hybrid Policy Dialogue.

The European Union is on the cusp of a significant demographic change. Already the proportion of people of working age in the EU is shrinking while the relative number of those retired is expanding. By 2050, it is estimated that nearly 30% of the EU's population will be aged 65 and over. Hence, as populations age, there is a need for comprehensive healthcare strategies, social services, infrastructure and workforce. In these areas, policymakers will have to find ways to encourage healthier lifestyles as people live longer. The EU is not alone in facing issues related to its ageing populations as other regions are grappling with or will have to grapple with changing demographics. While this presents challenges, it also offers opportunities to exchange with global partners to define best practices and learn from other regions confronted with this demographic transition.

This Policy Dialogue will explore the EU’s readiness for demographic shifts and assess what action is needed to promote healthy longevity. The event will also reflect on the practical lessons that can be learnt from other parts of the world to prepare for ageing populations and promote healthy longevity in all regions.

Participation is open to EPC members, Tony Blair Institute's invitees, media,

and EU officials

Speakers

Dubravka Šuica

Speaker

Vice-President for Democracy and Demography, European Commission

Elizabeth Kuiper

Speaker

Associate Director and Head of the Social Europe and Well-Being Programme, European Policy Centre

Ines Hassan

Speaker

Director, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

Prof. Awa Marie Coll Seck

Speaker

MD, PhD, Specialist in Infectious Diseases; Chair of Galien Africa; Former Senior Minister to the President of the Republic of Senegal

Prof. John Eu-Li Wong

Speaker

Isabel Chan Professor in Medical Sciences and Executive Director, Centre for Population Health, National University of Singapore

Prof. Peter Piot

Speaker

Special Advisor to European Commission President von der Leyen on European and Global Health Security; and Professor of Global Health at LSHTM

Prof. Sir Andrew Scott

Speaker

Macroeconomist, London Business School and Author of the best-selling book 'The Longevity Imperative'

Social Europe and Well-Being

The Social Europe and Well-being Programme (SEWB) is dedicated to achieving a stronger Social Europe fit to address the social, environmental, economic and political challenges facing the Union today. It focuses on policies that prioritise strong and resilient healthcare systems; modern and inclusive labour markets; eradicating inequalities; investing in the health and well-being of people; making European welfare states and social protection systems fit for the future.

Details

Elizabeth Kuiper

Associate Director & Head of the Social Europe and Well-being programme

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