TinFoilHatPreacherBear said:
Europe is becoming a dystopian nanny state. retirement home
They will be enemies of freedom and liberty in a generation or so if things don't change.
[The EU population was estimated at 449.3 million people and more than one-fifth
(21.6%) of it was aged 65 years and over. On 1 January 2024,
the median age of the EU's population reached 44.7 yearsprojections suggest that older individuals will account for nearly a third of the population by 2050, with less than two working-age individuals for every older person.
The
ageing population in Europe by 2050 will have profound implications across various sectors, including health care, social welfare, the labour market, and the economy. This demographic shift will substantially increase the burden of chronic diseases and age-related conditions, placing substantial financial strain on health-care systems. Social welfare systems, including pensions and long-term care services, will face increasing pressure. ]