Commission calls on EU countries to adapt to ageing population

The EU Commission called on member states to adapt all their policies to the longer life expectancies of citizens, but it did not make any concrete proposals and shied away from tackling controversial topics such as an increase in retirement ages.

"Eight million women are not on the labour market. This is the human potential I am talking about". If women cannot work because they have to look after their children or parents, this is "unacceptable", the Commission Vice-President said. EPA-EFE/OLIVIER HOSLET [EPA-EFE/OLIVIER HOSLET/shutterstock]

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Updated: 29-09-2024

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