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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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An Erasmus+ project led by Elpida, Fundacja Różne Wątki and Leyden Academy on Vitality & Ageing explores gender differences in adult education participation among people aged 60 and older in the Czech Republic, Poland and the Netherlands.

Graphic Medical Ethics: A Casebook of Clinical Dilemmas from Around the World presents real-life medical ethics cases from eight countries in graphic (comic) form, offering accessible, multicultural perspectives on complex healthcare dilemmas for both professionals and general readers.

Research by Gali Albalak explored how the timing of physical activity affects sleep, mood and health in adults aged 60 to 80 years with sleep difficulties. The study found that morning exercise was associated with earlier bedtimes, improved mood and higher energy levels.

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