Summary: We are taking a topic approach to develop an overview of the current discussions in different countries and hence identify emergent issues for intergenerational policies. One example is to consider migration, women and gender. It is important that EMIL supports both common (collective) and individual (national) goals and objectives. There is a need to link to EU and national plans but also to create a space for people to think more creatively outside these pre-determined frameworks. We need to be clear about the links to an ageing society but also develop ideas, discussions and arguments about our relationship and position with respect to concepts such as lifelong learning and social capital. More broadly EMIL needs to be able to draw on what is happening globally to illustrate the breadth of what is being undertaken and achieved.

Key areas for consideration include:

• The impact of the State taking reduced responsibility
• Social Conflict and how to strengthen the Social Contract
• Employment in relation to young and old people

Initially, we will focus on the gender, family and migration and share our knowledge at both a European and National level. We also aim to develop our own way of describing and commenting on current key European debates from an Intergenerational perspective.