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The implications of demographic ageing for regional policy (01.06)

The European Union (EU) is facing a substantial ageing of its population over coming decades‚ and demographic ageing is increasingly recognised as an important challenge for policymakers. In the past‚ population ageing has often been treated as a ‘pensions and care’ issue‚ but there is growing awareness that it is critical for policies related to economic growth‚ employment and social cohesion. In particular‚ the impact is increasingly felt at the regional level. This report provides an overview of regional responses to ageing in the EU.