The Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness aligns with global efforts for a long-term approach in planning and policies, such as in the UN Declaration on Future Generations. It is shaped around the concept of an ‘Intergenerational Contract', built on a threefold foundation:

• Fair policymaking, by applying a ‘youth check' and foresight tools;
• Fair opportunities, to address the risk of age discrimination;
• Fair places, so that the region you are born in doesn't define your future.

It adopts a long-term perspective, looking at how complex challenges, such as demographic change, geopolitical shifts, labour market changes, climate change, digitalisation and artificial intelligence among many others, affect both present and future generations. The Strategy recognises that such challenges illustrate both the scope and the urgency of this issue.  

To achieve this goal, the Strategy sets out a number of actions, including:  

• Intergenerational Fairness Index to identify opportunities and gaps, inform policy decisions and promote fairness across generations;
• Multilingual Future Oriented Policymaking package to support the development of future literacy in public administrations across EU Member States;
• Organising a demography forum to exchange on demographic developments;
• Voices of the Future initiative to be launched in partnership with the Committee of the Regions, inviting local and regional authorities to engage in shaping their regions' future. 

The Strategy also provides a common direction for different EU initiatives that are already contributing to intergenerational fairness, underlining its cross-cutting nature. Competitiveness and promoting a strong European Social Model are prioritised. From inclusive education and affordable housing to strong care systems and environmental justice, the Strategy helps embed intergenerational fairness across all policy areas.

Refer to the official European Commission webpage for additional information and background.

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