According to the European Commission, demographic change, alongside the green and digital transitions, is a pivotal force shaping Europe’s future. Robust, comparable demographic data and knowledge at the most granular geographical level are indispensable for informing policies in health, labour, education, access to services and amenities, territorial development, and cohesion. This data will enable policymakers to tailor their strategies to the specific needs and challenges arising from demographic shifts.
Political decision-making related to future challenges, for example, in the fields of medical care, the housing market, or education, highly depends on valid estimates of the future population size and structure. Regional heterogeneity in Europe requires tailored data-informed solutions and policies that consider population composition, internal and external migration processes, and non-migration.
This session aims to examine the complex interplay between demographic shifts and migration patterns in the contemporary world. By leveraging data-driven approaches, we will seek innovative strategies and policy solutions to address the challenges and opportunities arising from migration, demographic change and an ageing population.
Submissions can address the following questions:
- What are the key demographic and migration challenges facing Europe today?
- How can these challenges be addressed through evidence-based policies and interventions?
- What are the implications of these challenges for social, economic, cultural, political and even environmental sustainability?
We invite scholars to contribute to the following topics, among others:
- Social inequalities: Analyse disparities across social groups and spatial contexts.
- Urbanization: Examine processes, drivers, and effects of urbanization on societies.
- Population health: Investigate the relationships between population health and social, economic, and environmental factors.
- Ageing: Explore the implications of population ageing for social, economic, and political spheres.