Older ethnic minorities and migrants are also part of the EU’s ageing population.

Frequently the ‘migrant’ factor is forgotten in discussions on Europe’s ageing population. But older migrants and ethnic minorities face specific challenges in Europe in accessing care, the labour market, and securing their livelihoods. Targeted measures are needed to address these shortcomings, said ENAR and AGE Platform Europe ahead of International Migrants’ Day on 18 December. Read more

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