Ageing of societies and migration – two fundamental challenges for Europe in the 2010s. Are we ready for change? Cover Image

Starzenie się społeczeństw i migracja – dwa główne wyzwania Europy w II dekadzie XXI wieku. Czy jesteśmy gotowi na zmiany?
Ageing of societies and migration – two fundamental challenges for Europe in the 2010s. Are we ready for change?

Author(s): Wojciech Nowiak
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, International relations/trade, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
Published by: Uniwersytet Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: migration; aging; social policy; national security

Summary/Abstract: There is no doubt that the current rapid increase in population ageing across the globe signifies unprecedented demographic changes in the history of humankind. Demographic changes are among the most important challenges facing societies, labour markets and economies. This paper analyses how low fertility rates, ageing populations, and the growing number of migrants from other countries are changing the face of the European Union and the entire global community.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 9
  • Page Range: 91-108
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish