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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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Policy with Foresight - Preparing for the future in a scientifically rigourous and actionable way

Download Policy Brief 43/2024 (241.64 KB)
This brief is an orientation for using anticipatory methods to support policy making. It is based on the recommendations of leading foresight and forecasting experts, who shared their expertise in a workshop in November 2023, which was part of the Policy Lab of the project Towards a Resilient Future of Europe (“FutuRes”).

This brief explains what policymakers should consider when using anticipatory methods in the policy cycle, including the benefits and limits of different approaches. It provides an orientation for policymakers who wish to engage with the future in a scientifically rigorous and actionable way.

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Beyond Education and Training – How Can We Adapt to Future Needs of Local Labour Markets?

Download Discussion Paper 42/2023 (408.56 KB)
The project MapIneq, funded by the European Union, brought together an interdisciplinary group of experts to discuss best practices and adaptations that are needed to fulfil current and future needs of European labour markets.

This Policy Brief is part of the project “Mapping Inequalities through the Life Course” (MapIneq, funded by the European Union). It presents key challenges and adaptations that are needed to fulfil current and future needs of European labour markets.

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Bevölkerungsvielfalt und gesellschaftlicher Zusammenhalt: Was funktioniert auf lokaler Ebene?

Download Policy Brief 40/2023 (184.3 KB)
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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Population diversity and social cohesion: What works at the local level?

Download Policy Brief 40/2023 (184.04 KB)
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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High-Migration Events and Future Labour Force in Europe

Download Population & Policy Compact 39/2022 (195.99 KB)
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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What will narrow inequalities in child development before school entry?

Download Population & Policy Compact 38/2022 (209.29 KB)
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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Attracting Skills and Talent to the EU

What should we focus on?
Download Population & Policy Compact 37/2022 (441 KB)
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.

Towards a Brighter Future for Younger People Lessons learned from the Berlin Demography Days 2022

Towards a Brighter Future for Younger People

Lessons learned from the Berlin Demography Days 2022
Download Population & Policy Compact 36/2022 (662.88 KB)
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.

Why Should We Care About Uncertainty in Migration Flows?

Why Should We Care About Uncertainty in Migration Flows?

Reasons and Challenges from an Economics Perspective
Download Population & Policy Compact 35/2022 (572.16 KB)
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?