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Families & communities

Policy can support families and communities through demographic change. Resilience means to connect people and support local caregiving.

What we know

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What young parents are looking for most

Our data shows: good health and stable partnerships are key. 
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How generations help each other

Who receives and who gives? Our researchers measured it. 
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Retirement is a productive age

Without retired people's contributions, our economy wouldn't be the same.
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Crises affect women's childbearing-plans

What we found in analysing survey data from five countries.

What we recommend

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Slow the "Relationship Recession"

Young Europeans have fewer lasting partnerships. How policy could help.
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Support fertility during crises

Fertility trends could be shielded against shocks, data suggests.
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Create a baby-friendly Europe

How to build attractive environments for families.
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Manage demographic change locally

Adapt and prepare: policymakers share their strategies.

All FutuRes topics

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Resilience

Demographic resilience goes beyond being robust. It is about adapting and transforming.
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Families & communities

Policy can go a long way to support parents and foster social cohesion in Europe.
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Work

Ageing and AI are already changing how we work. Our research indicates how best to respond.
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An age-friendly Europe

As we age, we become more skilled and more resilient. An age-friendly Europe recognises this potential.
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Pensions

Which pension reforms are fair and sustainable? FutuRes has built a model to simulate various options.