This panel will examine the root causes and consequences of Europe’s demographic decline, with a particular focus on the decreasing in fertility intentions among younger generations. Key questions to be addressed include:

  • What are the primary reasons young people today are choosing to have fewer children than previous generations?
  • To what extent do economic conditions drive declining fertility intentions, and how are these decisions shaped by wider cultural and societal transformations?
  • What role can the state play in supporting young people’s aspirations to start families?

 

These and related questions will form the basis of a multidisciplinary dialogue aimed at deepening our understanding of one of the most pressing issues confronting Europe’s future.

 

Programme

13:00 – 13:05 | Opening Remarks
13:05 – 13:20 | Barbara Socha: Family Formation Plans Among Polish Youth
13:20 – 14:20 | Panel Discussion
14:20 – 14:30 | Q&A

Panelists

  • Barbara Socha – Former Polish Deputy Minister of Family; Founder, Generations Institute
  • Árpád József Mészáros – Strategic Vice-President, Maria Kopp Institute for Demography and Families
  • Attila Beneda – Deputy State Secretary for Families, Ministry of Culture and Innovation (Hungary)
  • Georgina Kiss-Kozma – Deputy Director, Youth Research Institute

Moderator: Gergely Réti, Youth Policy Expert, Youth Research Institute