International Longevity Centre Global Alliance - Designing the Future of Ageing

20th June 2025

The ILC Europe Network, launched in December 2021, addresses longevity and population ageing in Europe. The Network works to organise policy and research events, share good practice, and engage with policymakers across the continent.

The Network is represented by academics, practitioners, civil society representatives and business leaders with a focus on helping societies address longevity and population ageing in positive and productive ways.

The Network operates under the auspices of the International Longevity Centre Global Alliance.

ILC Europe Network 2024-29 policy priorities

Europe’s population is ageing. By 2100, nearly 1 in 3 EU citizens will be aged 65 or older.

We need to address the social, economic and health challenges associated with demographic change to create more fulfilling longer lives.

The 2024-29 EU political cycle presents an opportunity to make meaningful policy changes that helps to create an ageing society that works for everyone.

We need to take action now to ensure we can all age meaningfully for longer. We believe Member States and EU policymakers need to focus on three areas to enable longer, healthier and more prosperous lives:

1. The longevity dividend: We need to support older adults to participate in the labour market and retail economy.
2. Healthy ageing and prevention: We need to keep people living healthier for longer and prevent ill-health.
3. Stronger communities: We need to strengthen our communities and ensure they work for people of all ages.

Find out more about the ILC Europe Network, its members and engagement, projects, and recent and upcoming events.

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