Navigating demographic change: A science-policy dialogue on regional attractiveness

The "Right to Stay" is vital for EU territorial cohesion as regions adapt to the demographic challenged such as departure of young talent. Using regional population projections, the panel examines regional demographic dynamics and its interlinkages with access to services in functional urban and rural areas. Drawing on expertise from the Talent Booster Mechanism and regional insights on "shrinking smartly", the dialogue addresses how regions can develop strategies to sustain viability and competitiveness.