Resumen de A liberal response to Europe’s population decline

Levente Nagy-Pál

• Europe’s population decline presents not just a demographic challenge but a strategic threat to the continent’s economic vitality, political stability, and global competitiveness. This paper offers a liberal response to the crisis, arguing that demographic sustainability requires more than technocratic fixes it demands values-based, future-oriented policy. From reforming family support and pension systems to investing in education, digital infrastructure, and regional cohesion, the paper advocates for a European Demographic Pact and the appointment of a dedicated EU Commissioner. A liberal strategy must combine individual freedom with shared responsibility to ensure the continent remains innovative, inclusive, and resilient in the face of rapid population ageing and outmigration. A liberal strategy must connect individual freedom with shared responsibility in order to ensure that the continent remains innovative, globally competitive, and resilient in the face of rapid population ageing and internal migration within the Union.