The demographic challenge is a challenge for Europe and, as such, has been highlighted by the European Commission in terms of employment and also in terms of the way in which the elderly are looked after in their homes. CECODHAS, the European Liaison Committee for Social Housing, is very much engaged in these reflections. It would be worthwhile considering exchanges between countries and the establishment of a framework proposed on the basis of the “open method of coordination.”
Consultation is currently underway.
A certain number of European institutions have already expressed their interest in this work and in carrying out this mission, including CECODHAS, the European Association of Elected Representatives from Mountain Regions, the EBC (European Builders Confederation – notably small companies). By encouraging them to continue their exchanges within a group, then it will be possible to work in a flexible and informal way on several aspects of this subject (adaptation, prevention of energy insecurity…). This proposal should be considered in conjunction with proposal n°15.
This measure would provide a response to the objective set by the Council of Ministers for Social Affairs in spring 2009: equal opportunities in order to be able to grow old in dignity.
