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How to deal with the aging problems Today, our topic is how to deal with the aging problem in Europe. We can see from the data of the aging of the population in 2012 in Europe. The red bar chart means the percentage of Europe, for example Australia, Norway, UK, Germany, population over 65 ranges from 23% to 35%. Next is a map about the percentage of the population over 65 in Europe. We can know clearly that percentage of the population in most areas is 12%-16%, even some areas are up to 18%-20%. Aging is one of the greatest social and economic challenges of the 21st century for European societies. It will affect the economic development of Europe and the living standard of people. Next, we will discuss five measures to deal with this problem. First is to increase the employment rate, second is to increase birth rate, third is to encourage population migration, the fourth is to establish social welfare system; the last is to change people’s traditional view. We cannot deny that when people are old, they have less ability to go on heavy work, and under the social security system, they don’t have to work, which leads to a serious aged problem. Absolutely, it is important to help senior citizens gain job offers. But what kind of jobs should be put emphasis on? Firstly, there are many jobs which doesn’t suit young people but are quite suitable to retired people like the librarian and guard. Secondly, governments can create some jobs like collecting data and the work in the community committee, and they can also provide some jobs which suit people who are experienced like teaching. Thirdly, government can put off the retired age. They also should increase the payment to avoid people’s complaint. I think if what I mentioned above can be carried out, the burden of social security benefit may can be released. Now let me tell you something on how to increase the birthrate. Increasing the birth rate is the basic way to deal with the aging problems. Governmen