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Always consider people’s dignity when defining minimum income in old age

Read this press release in pdf format Launch of EMIN/AGE publication: ‘What should an adequate old-age income entail to live in dignity?’, Brussels, 7th January 2015 Concluding a two-year study on the adequacy of old-age minimum income in France, Ireland and Poland – as part of the European Minimum Income Network (EMIN) project – AGE […]

Intergroup on Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity re-established!

Brussels, 11 December 2014 Decision on the European Parliament’s Intergroups Today, the European Parliament has given its final approval on the establishment of Intergroups. AGE Platform Europe warmly welcomes the re-establishment of the long-standing Intergroup that will deal with ageing and intergenerational solidarity and looks forward to working with MEPs to help Europe address its […]

European seniors call MEPs to join forces for an age-friendly EU

Active Senior Citizens for Europe Project Closing Conference, 8th December 2014 “Involving older citizens in the shaping of EU policies that concern them is the most effective way to meet older people’s current and future needs and address Europe’s demographic challenge. This is also the most appropriate response to the increasing lack of confidence EU […]

10 MEPs call to re-establish the Intergroup on Ageing and Solidarity between Generations

PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 15 October Re-establishment of the Intergroup on Ageing and Solidarity between Generations 10 MEPs call to re-establish the Intergroup on Ageing and Solidarity between Generations On 15 October, 10 MEPs joined an event hosted by MEPs Heinz K. Becker (EPP, AT), Josef Weidenholzer (S&D, AT) and Ivo Vajgl (ALDE, SI) to call […]

A major step towards affordable and quality long-term care for all in the EU

PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 17 October Lire ce communiqué de presse en français AGE’s response to EC-SPC report on long-term care A major step towards affordable and quality long-term care for all in the EU Meeting on 17 October, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, AGE Platform Europe Council members expressed their support for […]

To future EU Commissioners: Don’t leave older persons behind!

PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 1st October 2014 Communiqué de presse en français 24th International Day of Older Persons To future EU Commissioners: Don’t leave older persons behind! At a time when the new European Commission is taking shape, the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons on 1st October reminds us that significant challenges remain, namely […]

Dear Mr Juncker, congratulations with your election. We await with great impatience the appointment of the Commissioner in charge of the application of the Charter of Fundamental Rights

PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 15 July 2014 Lire ce communiqué de presse en français Dear Mr Juncker, congratulations with your election. We await with great impatience the appointment of the Commissioner in charge of the application of the Charter of Fundamental Rights. AGE Platform Europe congratulates Mr Juncker for his election as President of the European […]

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Human rights of older persons, who cares?

PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 13 June 2014 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 15 June Human rights of older persons, who cares? Unfortunately still nowadays, some situations of abuse appear to be commonplace in old age. The crisis has made it even worse for older people to access their rights, and older people receiving care are particularly […]

Standardisation as a powerful tool to address population ageing and support age-friendly environments in Europe

PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 11 June 2014 3rd European Standardisation Summit, 11 June 2014 Standardisation as a powerful tool to address population ageing and support age-friendly environments in Europe “The demographic change is the opportunity for the European standardisation bodies to better address accessibility issues following the ‘Design for All’ principles and help ensure that our […]

New UN mandate focuses on the rights of older people worldwide

PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 9th May 2014 Nomination of new United Nations Independent Expert on older people’s rights New UN mandate focuses on the rights of older people worldwide Yesterday, May 8th, the United Nations Human Rights Council appointed Ms. Rosa Kornfeld-Matte (Chile) as Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons. […]

European elections 2014: Committed to Promoting Solidarity between Generations

JOINT PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 28th April 2014 Claude MORAES, S&D Olle LUDVIGSSON, S&D Heinz K. BECKER, EPP Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN, EPP Jean LAMBERT, Greens Keith TAYLOR, Greens Marian HARKIN, ALDE Ivo VAJGL, ALDE Cliquer ici pour lire ce communiqué en français European Day of Solidarity between Generations, 29th April European elections 2014: Committed to Promoting Solidarity […]

Europe’s Cities Not so friendly for the elderly visually impaired

PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 26th March 2014 Europe’s Cities Not so friendly for the elderly visually impaired Although there is growing awareness of the dramatic increase across Europe of those over the age of 65 there is still widespread failure to acknowledge the significant growth in age related sight loss. In simple terms, prevalence of serious […]

European elections 2014: Civil society and candidate MEPs commit to a Citizens’ Europe

PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 18th March 2014 Civil Society Day, 18th March 2014 European elections 2014: Civil society and candidate MEPs commit to a Citizens’ Europe Joining forces to mobilise EU citizens for the upcoming European elections 2014 European Parliament elections are the periodical momentum to test both politicians’ and citizens’ engagement and capacity to debate […]

International Women’s Day: Mind the Gender Pension gap!

JOINT PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 7th March 2014 International Day of Women, 8th March 2014 Mind the Gender Pension gap! Gender inequalities will further increase unless national governments take active measures to combat gender discrimination at every stage of life. With the ongoing retreat of the welfare state, governments are looking to reduce further pressure on […]

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