Voices for Choices – Is Europe ageing fairly?

May 2026

Europe’s ageing population is no longer a distant trend. It is becoming one of the defining political and economic realities of the coming decades, and young people are likely to feel many of its consequences most strongly.

In our latest report, Voices for Choices: Is Europe ageing fairly?, we asked 2,000 people aged 18–35 in Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain to share their views on pensions, housing, healthcare and care, education and skills, and work.

Their answers show that ageing is not just about public budgets or long-term planning. It is also about intergenerational fairness: whether the systems young people are paying into today will support them tomorrow.

Many are already dealing with insecure work, unaffordable housing, stretched public services, and doubts about the future. As we continue our work to rethink the roles and responsibilities of citizens, governments, and businesses towards one another, this report brings their voices into the conversation about how Europe can build a social contract that works better, and more fairly, for everyone.

Read the full report to explore the findings, and stay connected for more discussions, events, and activities throughout the year.