EC communication 2007: Promoting solidarity between the generations (NEW UPDATE)
The structure of the society is changing. Family structures are changing; there are more ‘older workers’, elderly people, fewer children and young adults of working age. The bridges between the various stages of life are increasing and have become more complex.
Stimulate the debate on the need to strengthen solidarity between generations
Trends in the inter generational solidarity
The balance in European societies rest on a set of inter generational solidarity relationships which are more complex than in the past. There are different trends to distinguish. Young people tend to live longer with their parents. These parents are also confronted with the support to dependent elderly people. The resulting burdens are borne mainly by the young or intermediate generations, in general by women. Equality between men and women and equality in general, is a important condition for more solidarity between generations.
This communication (2007) emphasises the contribution and importance of the Lisbon strategy to the developments of the changing society. The Lisbon Strategy for growth and jobs is linked to the action against increasing bridges between the various stages of life.
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EC communication 2007: Promoting solidarity between the generations
26 Jan 2012, pdf, 89KB