AGE Annual Report 2024
Explore our Annual Report 2024, available in both full and short versions, and discover our key achievements.
The Intergenerational Fairness Strategy consultative process has started!
European Commissioner Glenn Micallef kicked off the Intergenerational Fairness Strategy consultative process, the opportunity for AGE and its members to bring the voices of older persons to the table.
Gender Inequality in Old Age – AGE advocacy tool
Explore this 2-pager highlighting the state of older women’s human rights in Europe across key areas.
What if Older Women Enjoyed Equal Rights?
Discover what Europe could look like for older women with policies designed to better support and empower them.
Tackling old-age poverty – AGE Policy Paper
In light of the European Commission’s commitment to launching the first-ever EU Anti-Poverty Strategy, we have published our paper highlighting the urgent challenges faced by older people and presenting recommendations to tackle old-age poverty.
Age Discrimination in Europe: key takeaways from the policy roundtable hosted by AGE, ENNHRI, and Equinet
Policy actors joined the session to discuss ways to strengthen protection against age discrimination in Europe.
Joint Statement – Equality betrayed: Commission unilaterally gives up on anti-discrimination law
AGE co-signed a joint statement urging the European Commission to reconsider its intention to withdraw the Equal Treatment Directive and to make an unequivocal commitment to turning the Union of Equality into a reality for all.
EU steps back on Equality Protection: Commission withdraws Horizontal Equal Treatment Directive
AGE is deeply disappointed and concerned about this decision, which represents a significant step back in the fight against discrimination, including on the grounds of age, and the protection of older people’s rights.
Digital Inclusion: Launch of the “Why Choice Matters” Report
This report highlights the importance of allowing people of all ages to choose how they receive essential communications – such as bank statements, government mail or invoices – by keeping paper-based options available.
Digitalisation: AGE Joined the Launch of the “Right to Offline” Campaign
Lire et Écrire is launching a campaign at the European Parliament, calling for guaranteed offline access to all essential services. AGE Platform Europe will also join the initiative.
Council of Europe adopts report to address Age-Based Discrimination against Older Persons
AGE contributed to a key report on fighting age-based discrimination, authored by Andrea Eder-Gitschthaler (Austria, EPP/CD), that was adopted by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).
Ageing is Living: How to Reshape Health Systems – Key Insights from AGE President at WHO Europe session
Our President, Dr. Heidrun Mollenkopf, was one of the speakers at WHO Europe’s session on ageing, calling for a new health strategy in which government institutions dismantle all forms of age discrimination to maintain a balance between generations.
Joint Statement: the EU must protect welfare states at any costs
AGE endorses a joint statement calling on the European Commission, member states, and the European Parliament to prioritise and safeguard social spending.
Digitalisation: Campaign Launch to Ensure Offline Access to Essential Services in Europe
Lire et Écrire is launching a campaign at the European Parliament, calling for guaranteed offline access to all essential services. AGE Platform Europe will also join the initiative.
MEP Marc Angel Champions a Resilient, Age-Inclusive Europe
Watch Marc Angel’s speech in the European Parliament, where he emphasised that “Demographic trends can strengthen Europe’s resilience,” highlighting the importance of building a Europe for all ages.
MEP Idoia Mendia Calls for an EU Strategy for Older Persons
Watch Idoia Mendia’s speech in the European Parliament, where she calls on the European Union to develop a comprehensive strategy for older persons.
CoverAGE – January 2025 Newsletter: Have You Experienced Age Discrimination? Share Your Story!
Our latest newsletter is out! Stay informed with updates on AGE’s work, member news from across Europe, key events, and resources at EU, global, and local levels—all focused on celebrating ageing and promoting equality for all ages.
AGE’s New Social Media Presence: Joining BlueSky and Saying Goodbye to X
We are now on BlueSky, alongside Facebook and LinkedIn, sharing updates on ageing issues and advocacy. We are discontinuing our presence on Platform X as it no longer reflects our core values. Stay connected for the latest news.
