Green Paper on adequate, sustainable and safe European pension systems - ECFIN - European Commission

Green Paper on adequate, sustainable and safe European pension systems - ECFIN - European Commission

(....) In 2008 there were four people of working age (15-64 years old) for every EU citizen aged 65 years or over.

By 2060, that ratio will drop to two to one. The economic crisis has increased the pressure on pension systems.

73% of EU citizens expect to receive lower pensions, work longer or save more.

54% are worried that they will be poor in old age.

A Green Paper issued by the European Commission on 7 July 2010 looks at how to address these challenges. (...)