Demographic challenges raise complex cross-policy issues. This chapter addresses the
narrow issues of labour law regulation and the broader issues of employment and social
security in the context of the ageing society as a demographic challenge. The chapter
first examines issues related to labour law issues, which is the broad framework within
which we can present the qualitative criteria for a life worthy of the active and
inactive (i.e. once working) person. To find solutions to the demographic challenges,
the chapter briefly summarises the results of two recent studies. A well-functioning
social system goes hand in hand with a well-functioning economy. The challenge is
combining both economic and social aspects in a balanced manner.
