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Celebrating Intergenerational Solidarity for a Sustainable Future for all ages
On 29 April 2025, we celebrate the 16th European Day of Solidarity between Generations, a day initiated by AGE that highlights the vital role that...
Spring Letter’25 from Secretary General – Five Reasons Why this Spring Brings Hope
Check out the Spring Letter from our Secretary General, Maciej Kucharczyk.
Driving Licences: unjustified age limits in the provisional agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council
While a year ago, we welcomed the European Parliament’s vote on the Driving Licence Directive, today we are concerned about the provisional agreement reached by...
Say a word on the next long-term EU budget
Explore the various ways you can have your say on the next long-term EU budget.
Don’t Let Age Equality Be Erased: Sign & Share the Petition to Save the Horizontal Equal Treatment Directive
We are calling on citizens, civil society, and decision-makers to act now. Sign the petition and urge the European Commission to keep the directive alive.
Age management in the manufacturing sector: a new project kicks off
Discover the new project, Promise, in which AGE is partnering with.
Shaping sustainable and quality working lives: AGE at the heart of EU policy discussions
AGE has been at the forefront of key dialogues with EU institutions, advancing the case for more inclusive, age-friendly, and sustainable working lives.
UN Convention explained: 4 key questions answered
Do you want to understand what this historic decision means? This article gives you clear answers to key 4 questions.
European Conference Calls for Bold Action Against Age Discrimination
At the 14th German Senior Citizens’ Day, AGE and its German member BAGSO brought together experts and policymakers to discussed ways to confront age discrimination.
UN Convention: Historic milestone for the rights of older persons
UN sets up working group to draft a new human rights convention
AGE Annual Conference 2025: Intergenerational Solidarity in Europe
Join our Annual Conference on June 17, 2025, held in a hybrid format. Register now!
Europe for All Ages: New European Parliament Interest Group Debates Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity
The ‘Europe for All Ages’ Interest Group launched its work with an inaugural meeting hosted by MEPs Idoia Mendía and Michal Szczerba.
Developing and Implementing Age-Friendly Environment Training
Ilenia Gheno, AGE Project Manager introduced the AFC Toolkit training to over 100 participants from all over the world, connected by the International Federation of...
UN Convention: A major step forward for Older People’s Rights may be near – Latest updates
Discover the latest updates from the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council, where AGE is participating in negotiations calling for a UN Convention.
Joint statement: The Commission must give space to its ambitions for reform long-term care!
AGE, along with 20 civil society organisations and trade unions, is calling on the EU Commission to prioritise its ambitions for long-term care reform
Europe’s Blind Spot: Racism, Health, and Aging in a Changing Society
Dr. Saloua BERDAI CHAOUNI, authored this publication in recognition of the International Day Against Racism.
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...
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...
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...
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...
