The socio-economic impact of pension systems on the respective situations of women and men and the effects of recent trends in pension reforms

The purpose of the study is to enhance our understanding of the socio-economic impact of pension systems on the respective situation of women and men. The goal is to present a picture of what takes place within the 27 Member States, the three EEA/EFTA countries and the three candidate countries (Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey). The information considered in this report was provided mainly by the national experts of the EGGSI network of experts in gender equality, social inclusion, healthcare and long-term care supplemented by a wide - ranging review of the literature and comparative data available. The study analyses contributory and assistance (non contributory) old-age pensions, focusing on the situation of women and men (both EU and non-EU nationals), and taking into account the challenges resulting from demographic change in terms of adequacy and gender equality, as well as the gender impact of recent pension reforms. Focusing on gender inequalities, the study places pension adequacy at the centre of discussion.