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Population Europe’s policy brief series “Population & Policy Compact” comprehensively summarises cutting-edge research results and provides policy recommenda­tions on specific population topics. Within four pages, each volume provides a concise and succinct synthesis of key research findings by eminent researchers from the Network and other leading European experts.

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19/07/2023
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Dieser Policy Brief gibt einen Überblick über die jüngsten Bevölkerungstrends, deren Potential für politischen Wandel aus einer vergleichenden europäischen Perspektive und enthält Handlungsempfehlungen für lokale Entscheidungsträger*innen und Gemeindevertreter*innen.

Dieser Policy Brief gibt einen Überblick über die jüngsten Bevölkerungstrends, deren Potential für politischen Wandel aus einer vergleichenden europäischen Perspektive und enthält Handlungsempfehlungen für lokale Entscheidungsträger*innen und Gemeindevertreter*innen. 

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19/07/2023
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This policy brief reviews recent population trends and the potential for policy changes from a European comparative perspective and presents policy recommendations for local decision makers and community leaders.

This Policy Brief reviews recent population trends and the potential for policy changes from a European comparative perspective and presents policy recommendations for local decision makers and community leaders.

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05/06/2023
This Policy Brief is part of the QuantMig project and presents results from a set of simulations on the impact of high-migration events on the future labour force size in Europe.

This Policy Brief is part of the QuantMig project and presents results from a set of simulations on the impact of high-migration events on the future labour force size in Europe.

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13/12/2022
How can we better support families with young children today to decrease inequalities among future generations? In November 2022, the Open Research Area DICE (Development of Inequalities in Child Educational Achievement) project organised a High-Level Experts Meeting to discuss this subject with eminent scholars and stakeholders.

How can we better support families with young children today to decrease inequalities among future generations? In November 2022, the Open Research Area DICE (Development of Inequalities in Child Educational Achievement) project organised a High-Level Experts Meeting to discuss this subject with eminent scholars and stakeholders.

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25/08/2022
On 27 April 2022, the European Commission published a Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on ‘Attracting Skills and Talent to the EU’. We sat down with researchers for them to offer their insights on the proposed initiatives and evaluate policy options based on research evidence.

On 27 April 2022, the European Commission published a Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on ‘Attracting Skills and Talent to the EU’. We sat down with researchers for them to offer their insights on the proposed initiatives and evaluate policy options based on research evidence.

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Towards a Brighter Future for Younger People  Lessons learned from the Berlin Demography Days 2022
17/06/2022
From 16 to 18 May 2022, more than 50 international experts from politics, science and society discussed the perspectives of younger people in Germany, Europe and around the globe at this year’s Berlin Demography Days.

From 16 to 18 May 2022, more than 50 international experts from politics, science and society discussed the perspectives of younger people in Germany, Europe and around the globe at this year’s Berlin Demography Days.

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Why Should We Care About Uncertainty in Migration Flows?
28/03/2022
Migration processes, despite being highly uncertain, volatile and complex, very often demand concrete, rapid and targeted policy responses. Yet, addressing the uncertainty that is an inherent feature of migration trends is still a challenge. How can progress be achieved in this area?

Migration processes, despite being highly uncertain, volatile and complex, very often demand concrete, rapid and targeted policy responses. Yet, addressing the uncertainty that is an inherent feature of migration trends is still a challenge. How can progress be achieved in this area?

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Green Family Policy Brief
14/03/2022
Up to this point, families have not played a significant role in the discussion of the climate crisis. Yet, they play a crucial role in shaping intergenerational relationships – also and especially when it comes to environmental protection and climate-friendly behaviours.

Edel, A., Höb, S., Mair, N., Riepl, T., Striessnig, E., Thomas, M. and Vono de Vilhena, D. (2022). Generational Fairness in Climate Change. Population & Policy Compact 34, Berlin: Max Planck Society/Population Europe.

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Green Family
14/03/2022
Familien spielen in umweltpolitischen Diskussionen zur Klimakrise bislang keine herausgehobene Rolle. Dabei sind sie der Ort, an dem intergenerationelle Beziehungen hauptsächlich gestaltet werden – auch und insbesondere in Sachen Umweltschutz.

Familien spielen in umweltpolitischen Diskussionen zur Klimakrise bislang keine herausgehobene Rolle. Dabei sind sie der Ort, an dem intergenerationelle Beziehungen hauptsächlich gestaltet werden – auch und insbesondere in Sachen Umweltschutz.