Equality ‘downgrade’ in European Commission dismays rights groups – The Guardian
Article on a joint letter by more than 50 organisations (including AGE) criticizing Ursula von der Leyen’s decision to do away with the standalone EU position of equality commissioner – 24 September 2024 “Age Platform Europe, a network of organisations protecting the rights of older people, said it was particularly concerned that the mandate letter […]
Intergenerational solidarity – a concept spanning many generations – EESC Bulletin
AGE Platform Europe’s President Heidrun Mollenkopf has been interviewed for the September issue of the Civil Society Organisations’ Bulletin focusing on intergenerational solidarity in the EU. In her interview (on p. 7), Mrs Mollekopf stresses the need to adopt a life-course approach in EU policies and endorses the EESC’s call for the European Commission to […]
News from the EU and UN on the rights of the older people – God Tid – SPF Newspaper
“Pensioners’ advocacy at European and UN level has continued during the summer months. The following events are of particular interest to us: 1) Equality becomes a priority for the new European Commission, 2) Older People’s rights resonate at the United Nations.” Article by Mr. Filip Hamro-Drotz, member of the Finnish pensioners’ organisation Svenska Pensionärsförbunde (SPF) […]
Standing against elder abuse – Maltatoday
“International organisations, such as the WHO and the United Nations, have developed guidelines and action plans to raise awareness, promote research, and encourage the implementation of protective measures. Additionally, organisations like Age Platform Europe play a crucial role in advocating for the rights and well-being of older persons. They work to influence European and national […]
Heading off ageism means supporting patients—and physicians too – American Medical Association (AMA)
“The House of Delegates also directed the AMA to: Establish a definition of “age equity,” and consider adoption of the AGE Platform Europe vision: “Age equity is an inclusive society, based on well-being for all, solidarity between generations and full entitlement to enjoy life, participate in and contribute to society. At the same time, each […]
UN States Recommend UN Convention to Protect Human Rights in Old Age – The European Times
Article of the European Times featuring AGE press release on the outcome 14th session of the United Nations Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG). Read the press article
Demanding a Europe for all ages – God Tid – SPF Newspaper
“AGE, with millions of organised seniors across Europe, is calling on the next European Parliament to act so that we have a Europe for all ages. The AGE Platform manifesto is called “A society for all ages”. The demands to achieve this are set out in a manifesto for the European elections.The Swedish Pensioners’ Association […]
AGE: Stop killing innocent people immediately! – God Tid – SPF Newspaper
“In recent years, there have been terrible wars in areas close to us – Ukraine and the Middle East/Gaza. Unbelievable! But what is most unbelievable is how the acts of war are indiscriminately directed against civil society in the war zones.” Article by Mr. Filip Hamro-Drotz, member of the Finnish pensioners’ organisation Svenska Pensionärsförbunde (SPF) […]
Too young, too old, barred from voting – Speaking up in the EU Elections – EESC
Interview of Dr Heidrun Mollenkopf, President of AGE Platform Europe, in an episode of the Grassroots View of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). AGE President shares older people’s views ahead of the European elections, looking at recent progress at EU level, what is at stake in the elections and the involvement of older […]
Changing the narrative: The future we want to see. Insights from older generations – SageJournal
Article by Ilenia Gheno, AGE Project Manager, for the reasearch online magazine SageJournals. The article explores some of the most recent policy tools and research work on demographic change, highlighting the relevant shortcomings and proposing initiatives that are more likely to change the narrative around age and ageing, based on the work carried out by […]
Eu Elections: AGE Manifesto calls for action for a more equal Age Europe – GOD TID – SPF NEWSPAPER
In the run up to the EU elections, Mr Filip Hamro-Drotz, member of the Finnish pensioners’ organisation Svenska Pensionärsförbunde (SPF) and board member of AGE Platform Europe, has been interviewed by the Finnish press to present AGE’s work and Manifesto for the EU elections. Date: May 2024 Read the interview in Swedish Read the interview […]
Joint Press Release on EU Elections 2024: AGE Member Svenska Pensionärsförbundet (SPF) is co-authoring with five other Finnish organisations
The Finnish pensioners’ organisation, Svenska Pensionärsförbundet (SPF), and board member of AGE Platform Europe, has joined forces with five other Finnish organisations in a joint press release for the EU elections 2024, advocating for a “Europe for all ages”. Date: May 2024. Read the English translation
EU elections are important for older citizens – SPF Seniorerna for the magazine SeniorDraken
EU elections are important for older citizens – Article by Mr Bengt Magnusson from SPF Seniors for the magazine SeniorDraken about the European elections in Sweden. Date: April 2024. We want a Europe for all ages. Just think, most of the children now being born in the EU can expect to live to be over […]
How are the interests of older people looked after in Europe? – God Tid – SPF Newspaper
“We are about 20,000 members of the Swedish Pensioners’ Federation SPF. We are members of one of the more than 70 local associations around Finland. Our programme is mainly organised by our own local association – meetings, dancing, singing and glam, lectures, excursions, etc. This provides opportunities for social interaction and enjoyment.” Article by Mr […]
Europe should be for all ages AGE Manifesto 2024 – GOD TID – SPF NEWSPAPER
Europe should be for all ages –Interview of Mr Filip Hamro-Drotz, member of the Finnish pensioners’ organisation Svenska Pensionärsförbunde (SPF) and board member of AGE Platform Europe, on AGE Manifesto for the EU elections 2024. Date: March 2024. Read the article in Swedish Read the English translation
¿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 Spanish magazine Europapress (published on 2nd February 2024). Read the article
Age Discrimination exists in the EU labour market – GOD TID – SPF NEWSPAPER
Age Discrimination exists in the EU labour market – Article by Filip Hamro-Drotz from the Confederation of Swedish-Speaking Pensioners in Finland for SPF Newspaper God Tid about age discrimination at work and the findings of 2023 AGE Barometer. Date: February 2024 Read the interview in Swedish Read an English translation of the interview
“Our rights, our destiny” – Interview for Spanish TV
AGE Human Rights Manager, Nena Georgantzi, was interviewed for the Barcelona TV’s “Veins” (neighbours) program on Televisió LHdigital L’Hospitalet! in the segment ‘Our Rights, Our Destiny.’ Nena spoke about ageism and the critical importance of defending our rights as we age, highlighting AGE’s EU-level initiatives. She emphasized the significance of organisations like AGE Platform Europe to raise […]
