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Mind the Pension Gap: Delivering Adequate, Inclusive and Portable Pensions in the Current EU Cycle
December 2 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm CET
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Date: 2 December 2025 | Time: 12:30 – 15:00 | Location: European Parliament
Europe’s pension systems are facing mounting pressure from demographic changes, shifting labour markets, and growing demands for fairness and sustainability. Millions of citizens risk entering retirement without adequate or secure income. At the same time, pension gaps persist between countries, genders, and employment types.
In an effort to gain a deeper understanding of the pension gap in Europe, BETTER FINANCE, in collaboration with the CFA Institute and under the patronage of MEP Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, is hosting a high-level discussion at the European Parliament on how the current EU policy cycle can deliver more adequate, inclusive, and portable pensions. With contributions from leading voices across institutions and markets, the conference will identify key challenges and propose solutions to strengthen retirement security for all Europeans.
Programme
12:30 – 13:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee
13:00 – 13:10 | Welcome Speech
Alexander Lehmann, Director of Capital Market Policy (EU), CFA Institute
Guillaume Prache, President, BETTER FINANCE
13:10 – 13:30 | Keynote Address
Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Member of the European Parliament, ECON Committee Member
13:30 – 13:45 | Keynote Address
Valerie Mariatte-Wood, Head of Consumer Protection, EIOPA
13:45 – 14:55 | Panel Discussion | Mind the Pension Gap: Delivering Adequate, Inclusive & Portable Pensions in the Current EU Cycle
Moderator: Sébastien Commain, Senior Research & Policy Officer, BETTER FINANCE
Panellists:
Judith Arnal, Associate Senior Research Fellow, CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies)
Johan Bernard, Head of the International Public Affairs, APG
Alexander Lehmann, Director of Capital Market Policy (EU), CFA Institute
Tilman Lueder, Head of Insurance and Pensions, DG FISMA, European Commission
14:55 – 15:00 | Closing Remarks
Aleksandra Mączyńska, Managing Director, BETTER FINANCE
15:00 – 15:30 | Networking Cocktail
On-site participation is CLOSED! If you want to follow the conference, please register for online participation. You will receive a link the latest 2 December 2025, 10 am.