Pensions | Bruegel

Policy Contribution

Better pensions for the European Union’s self-employed

What is the current state of pensions policy in Europe and how are independent workers treated compared with their traditionally employed counterparts?

By: Rebecca Christie, Monika Grzegorczyk and Diane Mulcahy Topic: Inclusive growth Date: March 24, 2022

Past Event

How to strike the right balance between the three pillars of the pension system?

In this event panelists will discuss the future of European pension schemes.

Speakers: Elsa Fornero, Svend E. Hougaard Jensen and Suvi-Anne Siimes Topic: Macroeconomic policy Date: September 23, 2021

Past Event

CANCELLED: The new age of old age? Laying out the Non-Financial Defined Contribution scheme

Are Non-Financial Defined Contribution (NDC) schemes the best approach to reforming pension systems?

Speakers: Robert Holzmann and Maria Demertzis Topic: Macroeconomic policy Location: Bruegel, Rue de la Charité 33, 1210 Brussels Date: March 18, 2020

Opinion

Retraites : pour la clarté

L’économiste regrette, dans sa chronique au "Monde", que les tensions internes au gouvernement aient conduit à s’écarter de la stricte logique d’un système par points.

By: Jean Pisani-Ferry and Bruegel Topic: Macroeconomic policy Date: September 3, 2019

Blog Post

Italy’s pension spending: Implications of an ageing population

The Italian debate on the pension system predominantly focuses on short-term aspects, neglecting relevant longer-term fundamentals. Based on long-term economic and demographic projections, this blog post calls for more awareness about the balance of risks that lie ahead.

By: Francesco Chiacchio and Simone Tagliapietra Topic: Macroeconomic policy Date: April 26, 2018

Past Event

Pension funds in the EU capital markets union

At this event, we assessed the prospects for funded pension schemes as a component of balanced retirement savings, and how the regulatory framework could become more supportive within the EU’s nascent capital markets union.

Speakers: Alexander Lehmann, Marina Monaco, Amlan Roy, Steve Ryan, Gisella van Vollenhoven-Eikelenboom and Bruegel Topic: Banking and capital markets Location: Bruegel, Rue de la Charité 33, 1210 Brussels Date: March 28, 2018

Policy Contribution

The growing intergenerational divide in Europe

During seven years of economic crisis, the intergenerational income and wealth divide has increased in many European Union countries. This paper reviews the pension reforms implemented by several countries and it provides policy recommendations to address the intergenerational divide.

By: Pia Hüttl, Karen E. Wilson, Guntram B. Wolff and Bruegel Topic: Macroeconomic policy Date: November 10, 2015

Blog Post

“Dura Lex, sed Lex”(?)

On the 30th of April, the Italian Constitutional Court issued a decision on the pension reform introduced by the Monti government in 2011. The decision has potentially important implications for public finances, and sends also longer-reaching philosophical messages.

By: Silvia Merler Topic: Macroeconomic policy Date: May 22, 2015

Past Event

Pensions in Europe - Sustainability of pension systems and their interaction with economic growth

Public and private pension systems in Europe are adapted, as unchanged policies are not affordable due to aging of the population and low interest rates. Investment and economic growth stagnate in the aftermath of the financial crisis. Can pension funds play a role in enhancing investment and economic growth? What is the impact of pension […]

Topic: Macroeconomic policy Date: December 6, 2013