1. Future Social Policy dictates the future of Europe.
Emerging Trends Post 2020
As they affect future generations. Se
Future Social Policy dictates the future of Europe.

2. Population
UN raises world population forecast to 9.8 billion people by 2050 due to rapid growth in Africa.
The world's population will grow to 8.6 billion in 2030,
9.8 billion in 2050 and
11.2 billion in 2100, driven by faster growth in African countries, according to forecasts by the United Nations.
(Jun 22, 2017)
Seamus Boland EESC Author of opinions on poverty
12/4/2018

3. Poverty
In the EU 2020, the plan was to lift 20 million out of poverty.
It is now 24 million and increasing.
A study by Oxford Poverty & Human Development initiative,  countries among the most impoverished in the world could see acute poverty eradicated within 20 years. But they must commit.
OECD- Unless climate change is managed some 3 billion of the planets population will fall into extreme poverty.
Which of the above statements is a trend?
Seamus Boland EESC Author of opinions on poverty
12/4/2018

4. Child Poverty
On average across OECD countries 13.5% of children live in income poverty.
In five OECD countries (Chile, Israel, Spain, Turkey and the United States) more than 20% of children live in poverty, with rates particularly high – at around 25% in Israel and Turkey.
In contrast, other OECD countries (Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, and Switzerland) less than 10% of children live in income poverty.
In Denmark and Finland the child income poverty rate is only around 3-4%.
Seamus Boland EESC Author of opinions on poverty
12/4/2018

5. Climate Change The planet is on course to get warmer
The consequences are devastating to certain populations
There are those who don’t believe it…Donald ?
There are those who do.- The Paris Agreement-
Some serious questions on its deliverability.
Seamus Boland EESC Author of opinions on poverty
12/4/2018

6. Life Patterns Non-secure work contracts. Changing Family units.
An increasing older population
An increasing number of people needing care
In Europe 80% of care is given by “INFORMAL CARERS” and growing.
Child care
Decline of rural areas.
Seamus Boland EESC Author of opinions on poverty
12/4/2018

7. Social Rights Pillar Led by President Junker and the Commission
Sets out some clear pathways
EESC opinion supports this and calls on the commission to take it seriously.
Member states not completely behind it.
Questions as to whether a populist led public sees its value.
Seamus Boland EESC Author of opinions on poverty
12/4/2018

8. Shaping emerging trends.
Political Leadership
Real citizen involvement.
Being prepared to challenge the myths lies and Fake News.
Being clear that the ideals of equality and justice predominate all actions.
Seamus Boland EESC Author of opinions on poverty
12/4/2018

9. Chinese Proverb
An old Chinese proverb says: "One generation plants the trees… another gets the shade."
Seamus Boland EESC Author of opinions on poverty
12/4/2018