Europe’s demographic challenge: how to guarantee intergenerational fairness in pensions and beyond
Engaging younger generations earlier The core challenge is timing. Pension planning often begins too late, even though early contributions are crucial. Yet for many young people, retirement feels too distant to prioritise. Speakers highlighted financial literacy and pension awareness as key tools but stressed that education must go hand in hand with practical solutions. Well-designed systems, such as automatic enrolment, can significantly increase participation, while pension tracking tools can help individuals keep oversight in increasingly mobile careers. Addressing persistent inequalities Fairness between generations...
