Demographic change and its consequences for the regions in the EU

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The effects of democratic change – an ageing population, shrinkage of population

and migration – affect an increasing number of regions and communities within the

EU in different ways. It has consequences on the economic, social, educational and

infrastructural sphere. Concepts to tackle the problem vary.

What are the consequences of demographic change for the regions in Europe? What

are the appropriate political means to manage and adjust to the changes? To what

extent should and can the European Union engage in tackling the problem?

Welcome:

Dr. Peter R. WEILEMANN

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung - European Office, Director

Speakers:

Prof. Dr. Georg MILBRADT

Prime Minister of the State of Saxony

Graham MEADOWS

European Commission – DG Regional Policy, Director General

Philip BUSHILL-MATTHEWS MEP

European Parliament, Member and Rapporteur (Report on “Demographic challenges and Solidarity between the Generations”)

Jørgen MORTENSEN

Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), Senior Research Fellow

Moderator: Staffan JERNECK,

Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), Director Corporate Relations