The new Intergenerational Fairness Strategy from the European Commission is a powerful step toward building a future where no generation is left behind.
And one detail that really stands out for LONELY-EU? The strategy explicitly recognizes loneliness not once, but three times.
For the first time!
#Loneliness has often been overlooked in policy conversations. But as we know, it cuts across age groups; from young people navigating belonging to older adults facing isolation. By naming it, the EU is signaling that social connection is not a ‘soft issue,’ but a core part of fairness and wellbeing.
📄What’s especially encouraging is how this connects to loneliness:
👉 Bridging generational divides and creating ‘shared projects’ directly tackles isolation
👉 Empowering young voices fosters inclusion and belonging
👉 Strengthening communities across regions helps rebuild social ties
Our own Judith Merkies was delighted to attend Commissioner Glenn Micallef ’s presentation of the strategy at the European Policy Centre in Brussels on 26 March along with our patron Evelyn Regner. It was inspiring to see loneliness recognized as a pressing social issue.
Fairness between generations only works when no one feels left behind or alone.
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