European Commission Publishes Overview of Demographic Change Impacts and Policy Toolbox (commission.europa.eu)

• EU faces population ageing: over-65 share to rise from 20% to 30% by 2050.
• Birth rate at 1.5, below replacement level 2.1.
• Working-age population shrinking, requiring more labour participation or productivity gains.
• Demography toolbox (Oct 2023) outlines four pillars: parents, youth, older generations, migration.
• 2023 Demography Report titled 'The impact of demographic change in a changing environment'.
• Green Paper on Ageing (2021) launched public consultation on policy responses.

"The European Commission's page on demographic change in Europe outlines key trends: an ageing population (over 65 expected to reach 30% by 2050), declining birth rates (1.5 children per woman), and a shrinking working-age population. These trends pressure labour markets, pension systems, and healthcare. The EU has proposed a 'demography toolbox' with four pillars: supporting parents, empowering youth, supporting older generations, and managing legal migration. Key documents include the 2023 Demography Report and the 2021 Green Paper on Ageing. The page also links to initiatives like the European Care Strategy and regional talent harness programs."