Intergenerational Fairness

New debate phase launched: join the conversation now!

Our platform is dynamic and ever-evolving, with interactive phases that allow you to connect with each other and ensure your voice is heard not just once, but throughout the entire process. We are now transition into the visioning phase. We invite you to imagine what an intergenerationally fair future could look like. Your stories can help shape a collective vision.

What does a fair future look like to you?

Envision an EU where generations unite for a flourishing society. What do you want it to look like? And what should happen now to make it come true?

EU Commissioner Micallef, responsible for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport has been asked tasked with designing a Strategy to strengthen communication across generations.

This should ensure that the interests of both citizens of today and tomorrow are woven into EU policy and law-making. It is a challenging task because it concerns both the present and the future as well as all EU policies.

But together we can ensure prosperity across generations, into the future.

To do this, we are setting up a series of strategic dialogues with citizens, institutions and civil society to inform this future strategy and make sure everyone’s voices are heard. Read on to find out how you can play your part.

Why should I join this debate?

We are at a crucial moment in history where more generations than ever are co-existing. In view of the climatic, economic and demographic challenges we are facing, it is crucial that no generation - whether living now or in the future – gets left behind.

This is why we want as many EU citizens as possible to have their say on the present and the future.

Citizens of any age and generation have the right to live in a clean, prosperous and fair world.

If we act now, together, we can make this future happen.

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Intergenerational Fairness: What’s at stake?

Young and old, we all have a stake in what the future holds and what we would like it to look like. The same applies to future generations – those who are not born yet.

To ensure that the rights of those present and yet to arrive are respected, we would like to hear from all age groups and actors to generate a meaningful intergenerational dialogue.

Throughout 2025, we’ll continue to work together on designing a strategy that truly reflects the needs of all generations. So don’t miss out on shaping the future.

Timeline

From February to December 2025, we will be designing the strategy, in co-creation with you.

February - April
Scoping
How is intergenerational fairness understood? What initiatives exist already?
June - July
Vision building
What do we want it to be? What for?
August - September
Strategy design
What are the functions, values, key needs and requirements?
October - December
Strategy co-creation
What does it look like? Where do we want to go?

Scoping Phase: Summary of Insights and Ideas

We are excited to share the progress made in the scoping phase, through which we identified the root causes behind the rising issues of intergenerational fairness, along with topical areas for action. The results of the scoping phase can be found in the documents section below.

Visioning Phase: Imagining Intergenerationally Fair Futures

As we move into the visioning phase, we invite you to imagine what an intergenerationally fair future could look like. Share your ideas about connecting with people of different ages and forging bonds with past and future generations. You will have time to submit your visions until the end of July.

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Why do we need this?

Did you know that

Less than half of Europeans believe that society is fair and equal (source Eurobarometer – 2022)
Countries with lower age-related inequalities have higher levels of life satisfaction overall (source OECD - 2020)
Governments that balance the needs and interest of the present and future generations have higher levels of trust (source OECD – 2023)