Italy addresses demographic shifts and pension sustainability

Experts and organizers in Italy are addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by an aging population. Alberto Brambilla, President of the Centro Studi e Ricerche Itinerari Previdenziali, asserts that the Italian pension system remains fundamentally solid and sustainable in the medium to long term. He argues that fears of a systemic default are unfounded and warns that such alarmism could lead to unnecessary cuts to existing pensions. To maintain balance, Brambilla suggests adjusting the retirement age to life expectancy and focusing on labor market revitalization.

In a related effort to reframe the demographic shift, the Longevitalia initiative has been announced for September 2026 in Asti. Promoted by the Piedmont Region and various health and financial institutions, the event aims to shift the perception of longevity from a welfare burden to a social and economic resource. The forum will bring together researchers, institutions, and businesses to discuss technological innovations, such as digital health and artificial intelligence, to support autonomous and dignified living for the elderly.