Demographic evolution through time in European regions (Demeter 2015)

Each year, the Directorate-General for Regional Policies of the Commission of the European Communities launches a number of studies in the field of Regional Policy and Regional Planning. These studies mainly aim at providing a basis for policy formulation internally, as well as the preparation of programmes and initiatives and a basis for analysing the impact of current or planned activities. The most interesting or innovative of these will now be published in a series entitled 'Regional Develop…

Each year, the Directorate-General for Regional Policies of the Commission of the European Communities launches a number of studies in the field of Regional Policy and Regional Planning. These studies mainly aim at providing a basis for policy formulation internally, as well as the preparation of programmes and initiatives and a basis for analysing the impact of current or planned activities. The most interesting or innovative of these will now be published in a series entitled 'Regional Development Studies'. With this series the Directorate-General hopes to stimulate discussion and action in a wider sphere on the research results received. The publication of the studies is addressed to politicians and decision-makers at European, regional and local level, as well as to academics and experts in the broad fields of issues covered. It is hoped that by publicizing research results the Commission will enrich and stimulate public debate and promote a further exchange of knowledge and opinions on the issues which are considered important for the economic and social cohesion of the Community and therefore for the future of Europe. Readers should bear in mind that the study reports do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Commission but first and foremost express the opinion of those responsible for carrying out the study.