PopDigests Policy Briefs Discussion Papers Policy Insights Books and Reports Newsletter Discussion Papers While the policy briefs provide a condensed, four-page overview on a specific policy-relevant topic, the discussion papers tackle more general aspects and perspectives of population developments, and go more in-depth into an issue. Filter by topic AllAgeing and Life ExpectancyEnvironmentFamily and ChildrenHealthMigration and IntegrationProjections and ForecastsSociety and SolidarityWorking Life Language AllEnglishGermanFrenchSpanish Order by Date Title Image 29/01/2021 Discussion Paper No. 12: Crossing Borders How public should science be? Document Download Discussion Paper 12/2021 (1.25 MB) This publication (first published in German by FES) discusses how the relationship between science, politics and the public can be re-explored. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 12: Crossing Borders Image 06/05/2019 Discussion Paper No. 11: Migrant Families in Europe Evidence from the Generations & Gender Programme Document Download Discussion Paper 11/2019 (1.56 MB) The contributions stress the heterogeneity among migrants’ family life, and the need for more research and targeted policies. Concretely, four key messages are to be considered: The contributions stress the heterogeneity among migrants’ family life, and the need for more research and targeted policies. More research using longitudinal data is needed for advancing our understanding of migrants’ attitudes and behaviours in the realm of family life and for providing informed advice to policymakers and organizations aiming to improve migrants’ living conditions and the life chances of their children. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 11: Migrant Families in Europe Image 05/12/2018 Discussion Paper No. 10: Gender (In)Equality over the Life Course Evidence from the Generations & Gender Programme Document Download Discussion Paper 10/2018 (1.72 MB) The collection of articles included in this Discussion Paper captures the state-of-the-art research in the field of Gender (In)Equality. The contributions present in a condensed version the key theories, socio-demographic trends and remaining questions regarding gender (in)equality across multiple domains of life. All of the articles also draw their empirical evidence from data from the Generations & Gender Programme (GGP). GGP is a social science research infrastructure devoted to the study of the life course and family dynamics. Contents: The collection of articles included in this Discussion Paper captures the state-of-the-art research in the field of Gender (In)Equality. The contributions present in a condensed version the key theories, socio-demographic trends and remaining questions regarding gender (in)equality across multiple domains of life. All of the articles also draw their empirical evidence from data from the Generations & Gender Programme (GGP). GGP is a social science research infrastructure devoted to the study of the life course and family dynamics. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 10: Gender (In)Equality over the Life Course Image 25/09/2018 Discussion Paper No. 9: Ageing Workforce, Social Cohesion and Sustainable Development Political Challenges within the Baltic Sea Region Document Download Discussion Paper 09/2018 (2.59 MB) The analyses presented in the Discussion Paper ‘Ageing Workforce, Social Cohesion and Sustainable Development’ are a result of thorough scientific evidence and discussions among experts from research, policy and societal organisations from eleven Baltic Sea States. Results suggest, for instance, that regional and national policies aimed at creating sustainable ageing societies should better support small and medium-sized enterprises in adapting to new characteristics of the working force. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 9: Ageing Workforce, Social Cohesion and Sustainable Development Image 24/09/2018 Discussion Paper No. 8: Similar but Different Inclusion and Exclusion of Immigrant Communities Sharing Similar Cultural Backgrounds with Their Host Societies Document Download Discussion Paper 08/2018 (2.46 MB) Social cohesion and cultural integration of immigrants is a recurrent topic in most public discourses in European countries (Algan et al., 2012). The persistent discussion about a dominant, guiding culture in Germany (the so-called Leitkultur-Debatte) or the French debate on the nature of secularism and the challenges of Islam (débats sur la Laïcité) are just some examples. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 8: Similar but Different Image 19/03/2018 Discussion Paper No. 7: Knowing the Unknown Irregular Migration in Germany Document Download Discussion Paper 07/2018 (1.52 MB) This report aims at contributing to the advancement of research on irregular migration in Germany by describing how irregular migration is defined by German law, which data is available to study this phenomenon as well as its limitations, what researchers have explored so far, and how to move forward. This report aims at contributing to the advancement of research on irregular migration in Germany by describing how irregular migration is defined by German law, which data is available to study this phenomenon as well as its limitations, what researchers have explored so far, and how to move forward. Read more. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 7: Knowing the Unknown Image 08/01/2018 Discussion Paper No. 6: Green Book Ageing Society How 'new ageing' will change our lives (2017) Document Download Discussion Paper 06/2017 (English) (1.66 MB) This Green Book covers a wide spectrum of topics, bringing together perspectives from leading experts in various scientific disciplines, ranging from demography, sociology, psychology and epidemiology, to economics, politics and history. In their short contributions, the authors present evidence that sheds light on these fundamental questions. It is clear that the topics discussed here do not provide a complete picture of the diversity of demographic change, which includes an even wider range of questions, for example, related to family and migration policies. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 6: Green Book Ageing Society Image 01/06/2017 Discussion Paper No. 6: Grünbuch Alternde Gesellschaft Wie das "neue Altern" unser Leben verändern wird (2017) Document Download Discussion Paper 06/2017 (German) (1.73 MB) Das vorliegende Grünbuch versammelt eine breite Palette an Themen und bringt führende Experten aus unterschiedlichen wissenschaftlichen Disziplinen zusammen – von der Demografie und Soziologie über die Psychologie, Epidemiologie hin zu den Wirtschafts-, Politik- und Geschichtswissenschaften –, um in kurzen Beiträgen einige grundlegende Fragen evidenzbasiert zur Diskussion zu stellen. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 6: Grünbuch Alternde Gesellschaft Image 01/04/2017 Discussion Paper No. 5: Family Diversity and its Challenges for Policy Makers in Europe (2017) Document Download Discussion Paper 05/2017 (1.73 MB) The aim of this discussion paper is to provide up-to-date empirical evidence and policy recommendations related to family issues in Europe. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 5: Family Diversity and its Challenges for Policy Makers in Europe (2017) Image 01/02/2017 Discussion Paper No. 4: Social Vulnerability as an Analytical Perspective (2017) Document Download Discussion Paper 04/2017 (1.02 MB) Europe is and further will be facing new challenges related to the consequences of demographic change. Among other socio-demographic transformations, population ageing is inevitable in most European states due to long-term demographic trends. Therefore, social and health policies are focusing more and more on the circumstances and effects of longer lives, e.g. with regard to promoting active and healthy ageing, encouraging longer working lifetimes and designing new public-private pension arrangements to ensure adequate material well-being in old age. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 4: Social Vulnerability as an Analytical Perspective (2017) Pagination First page « Previous page ‹ Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Next page › Last page »
Image 29/01/2021 Discussion Paper No. 12: Crossing Borders How public should science be? Document Download Discussion Paper 12/2021 (1.25 MB) This publication (first published in German by FES) discusses how the relationship between science, politics and the public can be re-explored. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 12: Crossing Borders
Image 06/05/2019 Discussion Paper No. 11: Migrant Families in Europe Evidence from the Generations & Gender Programme Document Download Discussion Paper 11/2019 (1.56 MB) The contributions stress the heterogeneity among migrants’ family life, and the need for more research and targeted policies. Concretely, four key messages are to be considered: The contributions stress the heterogeneity among migrants’ family life, and the need for more research and targeted policies. More research using longitudinal data is needed for advancing our understanding of migrants’ attitudes and behaviours in the realm of family life and for providing informed advice to policymakers and organizations aiming to improve migrants’ living conditions and the life chances of their children. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 11: Migrant Families in Europe
Image 05/12/2018 Discussion Paper No. 10: Gender (In)Equality over the Life Course Evidence from the Generations & Gender Programme Document Download Discussion Paper 10/2018 (1.72 MB) The collection of articles included in this Discussion Paper captures the state-of-the-art research in the field of Gender (In)Equality. The contributions present in a condensed version the key theories, socio-demographic trends and remaining questions regarding gender (in)equality across multiple domains of life. All of the articles also draw their empirical evidence from data from the Generations & Gender Programme (GGP). GGP is a social science research infrastructure devoted to the study of the life course and family dynamics. Contents: The collection of articles included in this Discussion Paper captures the state-of-the-art research in the field of Gender (In)Equality. The contributions present in a condensed version the key theories, socio-demographic trends and remaining questions regarding gender (in)equality across multiple domains of life. All of the articles also draw their empirical evidence from data from the Generations & Gender Programme (GGP). GGP is a social science research infrastructure devoted to the study of the life course and family dynamics. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 10: Gender (In)Equality over the Life Course
Image 25/09/2018 Discussion Paper No. 9: Ageing Workforce, Social Cohesion and Sustainable Development Political Challenges within the Baltic Sea Region Document Download Discussion Paper 09/2018 (2.59 MB) The analyses presented in the Discussion Paper ‘Ageing Workforce, Social Cohesion and Sustainable Development’ are a result of thorough scientific evidence and discussions among experts from research, policy and societal organisations from eleven Baltic Sea States. Results suggest, for instance, that regional and national policies aimed at creating sustainable ageing societies should better support small and medium-sized enterprises in adapting to new characteristics of the working force. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 9: Ageing Workforce, Social Cohesion and Sustainable Development
Image 24/09/2018 Discussion Paper No. 8: Similar but Different Inclusion and Exclusion of Immigrant Communities Sharing Similar Cultural Backgrounds with Their Host Societies Document Download Discussion Paper 08/2018 (2.46 MB) Social cohesion and cultural integration of immigrants is a recurrent topic in most public discourses in European countries (Algan et al., 2012). The persistent discussion about a dominant, guiding culture in Germany (the so-called Leitkultur-Debatte) or the French debate on the nature of secularism and the challenges of Islam (débats sur la Laïcité) are just some examples. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 8: Similar but Different
Image 19/03/2018 Discussion Paper No. 7: Knowing the Unknown Irregular Migration in Germany Document Download Discussion Paper 07/2018 (1.52 MB) This report aims at contributing to the advancement of research on irregular migration in Germany by describing how irregular migration is defined by German law, which data is available to study this phenomenon as well as its limitations, what researchers have explored so far, and how to move forward. This report aims at contributing to the advancement of research on irregular migration in Germany by describing how irregular migration is defined by German law, which data is available to study this phenomenon as well as its limitations, what researchers have explored so far, and how to move forward. Read more. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 7: Knowing the Unknown
Image 08/01/2018 Discussion Paper No. 6: Green Book Ageing Society How 'new ageing' will change our lives (2017) Document Download Discussion Paper 06/2017 (English) (1.66 MB) This Green Book covers a wide spectrum of topics, bringing together perspectives from leading experts in various scientific disciplines, ranging from demography, sociology, psychology and epidemiology, to economics, politics and history. In their short contributions, the authors present evidence that sheds light on these fundamental questions. It is clear that the topics discussed here do not provide a complete picture of the diversity of demographic change, which includes an even wider range of questions, for example, related to family and migration policies. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 6: Green Book Ageing Society
Image 01/06/2017 Discussion Paper No. 6: Grünbuch Alternde Gesellschaft Wie das "neue Altern" unser Leben verändern wird (2017) Document Download Discussion Paper 06/2017 (German) (1.73 MB) Das vorliegende Grünbuch versammelt eine breite Palette an Themen und bringt führende Experten aus unterschiedlichen wissenschaftlichen Disziplinen zusammen – von der Demografie und Soziologie über die Psychologie, Epidemiologie hin zu den Wirtschafts-, Politik- und Geschichtswissenschaften –, um in kurzen Beiträgen einige grundlegende Fragen evidenzbasiert zur Diskussion zu stellen. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 6: Grünbuch Alternde Gesellschaft
Image 01/04/2017 Discussion Paper No. 5: Family Diversity and its Challenges for Policy Makers in Europe (2017) Document Download Discussion Paper 05/2017 (1.73 MB) The aim of this discussion paper is to provide up-to-date empirical evidence and policy recommendations related to family issues in Europe. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 5: Family Diversity and its Challenges for Policy Makers in Europe (2017)
Image 01/02/2017 Discussion Paper No. 4: Social Vulnerability as an Analytical Perspective (2017) Document Download Discussion Paper 04/2017 (1.02 MB) Europe is and further will be facing new challenges related to the consequences of demographic change. Among other socio-demographic transformations, population ageing is inevitable in most European states due to long-term demographic trends. Therefore, social and health policies are focusing more and more on the circumstances and effects of longer lives, e.g. with regard to promoting active and healthy ageing, encouraging longer working lifetimes and designing new public-private pension arrangements to ensure adequate material well-being in old age. Read more about Discussion Paper No. 4: Social Vulnerability as an Analytical Perspective (2017)