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Solidarity between generations – Building bridges to celebrate what unites us
On 29 April, the European Day of Solidarity between Generations will celebrate its 15th edition. Initiated by AGE, the day shines a light on intergenerational...
Joint call for an ambitious European Long-Term Care Platform
AGE has joined 16 EU organisations in calling for the creation of a European Long-Term Care Platform to enhance the formal dialogue with civil society...
AGE joins call for an inclusive ‘Union of equality’
Together with representatives of equality networks, we discussed a common equality agenda for the next EU legislative term and sent a joint call for a...
Healthy ageing and longevity in Europe: How do we prepare for the 100-year life?
Prior to the European Parliament elections taking place in June 2024, we joined the discussion organized by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC UK), one...
Old’Up intergenerational festival fosters civic engagement
On 3 February, ahead of the upcoming EU Day of solidarity between generations, our French member OLD’UP (OLD’UP’s group Europe and the World), organized in...
De Gelderhorst : a Dutch national centre for older deaf people
“De Gelderhorst” is the national centre for older deaf people in the Netherlands. Located in Ede, the services offered by the centre include accommodation, residential...
A comparative analysis of non-discrimination law in Europe 2023
Published in March 2024, this comparative analysis, drafted by Isabelle Chopin and Catharina Germaine (Migration Policy Group), compares and analyses the information set out in...
Presentation of Barometer results to the Social Dialogue Committee on Industrial Cleaning
On 7 March, AGE took part in the Social Dialogue Committee on Industrial Cleaning. We presented the results of the 2023 Barometer on empowering older...
Employers’ Hiring of Older Workers and Ageing Policies
On March 21st, AGE was invited to take part in a webinar organised by the Research Programme on Exclusion and Inequality in late Working Life...
Ageing & technology – Takeaways from e-VITA final conference
As a partner in the e-VITA project, AGE co-organised the final conference of the 3-year joint European – Japanese cooperation on the use of robotic...
AGE joins equality networks’ call for a true European Union of Equality
A true Union of Equality should be the priority of the next EU legislative mandate! We join the call of equality networks for a comprehensive...
Making older persons visible in the sustainable development goals’ monitoring framework and indicators
In 2015, the world reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development by endorsing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 SDGs. Indicators for monitoring...
UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing : Help us strengthen older people’s rights worldwide !
The 14th session of the UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG) will take place between 20-24th May 2024 in New York. It will is a...
AGE joined EU panel discussion on Financial Inclusion
On 20th February, AGE was invited to join the panel entitled “Digitalisation in finance: A driver of financial inclusion” during the high-level conference on Financial...
See U project makes older adults enjoy digital adventures in their neighborhoods
AGE is a partner in the SEE U project that supports older people in explore their neighbourhood using of digital tools. After some months of...
AGE discusses employment of older people with French experts & social partners
A pivotal conference organized by the Confédération Française des Retraités on 8 February in Paris, delved into the multifaceted challenges surrounding the employment of older...
Call for mentors & mentees for the Mentoring Across Borders project
The Mentoring Across Borders project supports educational, professional and personal development through an intergenerational, cross-border mentoring programme. The project has developed a platform to facilitate...
Driving licences: European Parliament adopted its first reading position
On 28 February, the European Parliament voted in plenary session its report on driving licences. This position, which addresses most of the concerns we have...
Join a survey on the provision of health & social care to older persons
Are you a practitioner (e.g., nurse, social worker, personal assistant, informal caregiver, medical practitioner, etc.) providing health or social care to older persons? If so,...
Improving accessibility and inclusion for older persons and persons with disabilities – webinar report
On 27th February we were invited to speak at an online workshop organized by Equinet to discuss the challenges faced by older persons and persons...
‘Longevity Economy’ – the World Economic Forum sets out its vision on ageing
The World Economic Forum has launched a report on the ‘longevity economy’, which puts forward six principles to address the challenges of ageing population. We...
Longevity Economy Principles: The Foundation for a Financially Resilient Future
This report, developed by a consortium of leaders from finance, health, academia and government, offers a strategic approach to the challenges and opportunities of an...
New EU project LAUREL will develop policies for integrated long-term care
As a project partner in the EU-funded project LAUREL, AGE participated in the kick-off meeting of the project on 7th and 8th February in Barcelona,...
¿Habrá una Estrategia Europea para Personas Mayores en la próxima legislatura del Parlamento Europeo? – Europapress
AGE Manifesto for the European Parliamant elections and our call for a EU Strategy on older people have been relayed in an article in the...
