‘More than halves born today will reach the 100 years of life“, Stressed by Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis, during his speech at the International Conference” Economics of Longevity and Ageing “, which takes place on June 17 and 18 in Athens.

Mr. Pierrakakis characterized this demographic change as a ‘longevity revolution“, Which, he said, is structurally affecting the economy. Linked her to the fourth industrial revolution, pointing out that these two forces “They will deeply change the way we operate in the 21st century.”

The demographic issue described it ‘existential“, Stressing that the central question is whether to See longevity as an opportunity and if we will adapt accordingly to economic policy. He expressed the belief that Greece can play a leading role in this new era.

As he said, “Our country, I appreciate that it may have an important role in this process.”reminding that “Significant parameters of pension policy have already changed – especially during the Memorandums – and we have changed policies with our government, allowing retirees to work for more years.”

The minister also talked about the New reality of life modelsaying that it changes the triptych education – work – retirement. The post -war model, based on low life expectancy and a steady career, no longer meets modern needs. “We are now in the era of Reskilling – you are likely to change career one or more times in your life.”he noted.

Mr. Pierrakakis emphasized the younger generation, pointing out that children born today will need to think and work otherwise: To work together, to present their work, to think algorithmically and to be prepared to redefine their role during life.

According to the Minister, this change affects “Every politics field, how we understand and how we metabolize the dynamics of the growth of our economy.” Gave as examples of the education policysuch as establishing non -state non -profit universities and enhancing extroversion.

Also mentioned the examples of her Spain and her Portugalsaying that “We can have a coherent strategy, it is a national priority for us and plays an important role in the economic rejuvenation of the homeland and adapting to modern needs.”

The Conference is an initiative of the Center for Economic Policy Research – Research Policy Network on Ageing and Lonten, the Center the kind support of the Bank of Greece and the Region of Attica.