Jumping the generation gap. How the EU promotes intergenerational solidarity

A series of features relating to the phenomenon of an increaing ageing population in Europe:

Jumping the generation gap: How the EU promotes intergenerational solidarity

Solidarity between the young and the old – what
Europeans think: Intergenerational solidarity is alive and well across the European Union – but governments need to do more to foster better relations between young and old

All in the family: Far from being a burden for those around them, older people often provide invaluable support to family members and relatives through the provision of care as well as by helping financially

European pensioners still have a lot to give: As we live longer and healthier lives, more and more people choose to remain active after retirement, contributing to community life and social cohesion through volunteer work

See also a separate feature on p26 'Why we need a European Year on Active ageing and intergenerational solidarity'.

• Primary Source

European Commission: DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion: Publications: Social Agenda http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1308&langId=en

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