The government promised to reform the pension and healthcare systems, two issues that were supposed to dominate its social policy agenda. To ensure sufficient funds for pensions and long-term care, the state will have to improve youth participation in the labour market since the population is rapidly ageing, which has been driving growth in pension spending.
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