Looking Ahead – A Book Presentation on Timebomb: When Ageing Explodes
Date
8 December 2025
Time
12:30-14:00
Location
Meeting room of the Egmont Institute, Rue des Petits Carmes 24A, B-1000 Brussels
Type of Event
Lunchtime Discussion
Organisation
Egmont Institute
Giles Merritt presented his book Timebomb: When Ageing Explodes. He warned that Europe’s ageing population poses a profound societal and political risk. Built around shorter lifespans, Europe’s political and economic systems are ill-prepared for a rapid rise in over-60s, placing growing pressure on pensions, healthcare, and intergenerational fairness. The book argues that without urgent policy reforms, ageing will deepen inequalities and undermine Europe’s future prosperity, making it an essential reading for anyone concerned with Europe’s long-term resilience.
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