This paper presents an assessment of the overall economic impact of ageing for the EU Member States. It draws upon the … economic policy challenges for the EU. From an economic perspective, potential growth rates and living standards are projected … conclusions, the paper underlines the critical need for further labour market reforms, and the possible need for the EU to look …

of the 25 EU Member States and provides a detailed overview of the forecast methodology used. These projections were … economic and fiscal effects of ageing populations. This assessment was carried out as part of the work undertaken by the EU … recent trends in employment and labour productivity. In overall terms, the EU25 baseline projection suggests a significant …