The Nordic welfare states were considered a model case in terms of demographic policy for a long time. However, this positive perception has lessened in recent years due to falling birth rates and growing disparities in life expectancy. In this panel discussion, we would like to discuss with leading experts from research and practitioners which changes are emerging in the population trends of recent years, take stock of this development and deliberate on possible demographic policy conclusions.

Panel:

• Prof. Dr Annette Baudisch, University of Southern Denmark, Interdisciplinary Centre on Population Dynamics

• Prof. Dr Vegard F. Skirbekk, Senior researcher at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Olso

• Prof. Dr Norbert F. Schneider, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

• Dr Jessica Nisén, University of Turku, University Research Fellow at the INVEST Research Flagship Centre and Docent, Department of Social Research

• Uģis Zanders, Council of the Baltic Sea States, Advisor for the Priority Area Sustainable and Prosperous Region, Stockholm

Moderation: Dr. Andreas Edel, Population Europe / Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research