Age-inclusive territories: addressing ageism for stronger European cohesion

Europe is an ageing society, a trend that will have far-reaching implications for economies, labour markets and social cohesion. Yet ageism remains a largely underestimated challenge. It contributes to labour market exclusion, hampers economic growth and competitiveness, leads to a loss of valuable talent, increases social costs and deepens inequalities. This session will exchange best practices demonstrating that tackling ageism (stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination) is not only a social imperative, but also a strategic opportunity to promote meaningful ageing, boost competitiveness, foster innovation, develop intergenerational fairness and strengthen territorial cohesion.