Participation

In spite of the current strong emphasis in all European countries on means to tackle youth unemployment, the participation of older individuals in the labour market remains a significant policy challenge. The OSE and the Fondazione Brodoloni (IT) are involved in a European Commission-funded project on ‘Policies for an Aged Workforce in the EU’. The goal of the research is to analyse the situation of the ageing population in the EU, notably regarding their employability and workability patterns, as well as the reforms undertaken in social protection systems and labour market policies.

Keynote speaker: Dr.Sandra Kröger, Senior Lecturer, University of Exeter

Panel discussion: Gabriele Bischoff, President of the Workers' Group, EESC, Sian Jones, Policy Coordinator, European Anti-Poverty Network, Roman Haken, Member of the EESC (Group III)

Chair: Bart Vanhercke, OSE Director