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Annual Reports | Rapports Annuels
Our annual report provides a yearly overview of AGE activities at European and international levels. Read our Annual Report 2023 Download previous editions : 2022 (EN)...
2024 European elections : AGE Manifesto
Officially presented at the European Parliament in January, the AGE Manifesto 2024 calls on the next European Parliament to addresses adequately population ageing and works...
AGE Barometer
AGE Barometer assesses on a bi-annual basis the socio-economic situation of older people across the EU and how this situation underpins the respect of their...
Intersections – Diving into the FRA LGBTI2 Survey Data – Older People
In our joint briefing together with ILGA-Europe, we highlight the multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination older LGBTI face.
Keeping the energy – Older persons in the 2022 inflation surge
This report presents the outcome of our member survey about the impact of rising prices on older persons and the adequacy of governments’ responses to it.
Life-long learning must be accessible at all ages – AGE Policy Paper
In our joint Policy Statement, we look at the EU initiative on individual learning accounts, a potentially powerful tool of individual empowerment.
Situation of Older Persons in Ukraine and in the European Union and Key Considerations
Our Policy Paper provides an insight on situation of older people in Ukraine and on older refuges in the EU. It also outlines a number...
Care must empower us throughout our lives – AGE position paper
Throughout 2021, we organised a series of workshops with our members to discuss the change we want to see in care in Europe. Our ‘Rethinking...
The Right to Work in Old Age
Drafted on the 20th anniversary of the EU Employment Framework directive our report explores the challenges older people face in accessing justice and equally enjoying...
AGE Strategy 2022-2025
AGE Strategy 2022-2025 is a core document that will guide our work for the next four years. It outlines our priorities and clarify our internal...
Towards an EU Age Equality Strategy: Delivering equal rights at all ages
The COVID-19 crisis has provided further evidence of the detrimental impact of ageism affecting both younger and older people’s dignity and capacity to participate in...
COVID-19 and Human Rights Concerns for Older Persons
Our policy paper presents the state-of-play of a reflection we have engaged with our members and external experts on how the COVID-19 pandemic and measures...
Human rights are for all ages – The EU must lead the rallying for a UN Convention!
While the EU leads the promotion of human rights worldwide, it still needs to demonstrate in practice its commitment to equality at all ages. The...
Short guide to avoid stereotypical communication when talking about ageing and older people
Wrong language or images can easily convey a stereotypical idea of older people. This sheet gives concrete communication tips that can make a huge difference...
Recovery from the COVID-19 crisis: Do not repeat the errors of the 2008 Great Depression – AGE Working Paper
This publication aims to contribute to the discussion on COVID recovery strategies, urging to learn the lessons from the past and avoid repeating the same...
AGE Toolkit for the EU elections 2019
Prior to the EU elections in May 2019, AGE has released its European Elections toolkit for senior citizens’ organisations. In the toolkit, we develop a...
AGE Position on Work-life balance
This position paper was released in response to the Commission’s proposals on work-life balance and carers’ leave . AGE welcomes this initiative, which would introduce...
AGE Position on carer’s leave and reconciling work and family life for older workers
Our paper emphasizes the importance of reconciling work and family life for older workers but also for the benefit of a more inclusive and sustainable...
AGE position on the integration of long-term unemployed
This paper follows the publication of the recommendation on the integration of long-term unemployed, initially propsed by the European Commission and adopted by the Council...
AGE Position on Structural Ageism
Across the European Union there exist laws, policies and practices that reflect ageist prejudices and de-prioritise, disregard or even exclude older people. In this paper,...
AGE position on Residential care for older persons
AGE policy statement on residential care for older persons examines the findings of the recent research report Care homes for older Europeans: Public, for-profit and...
AGE review of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing
Adopted in April 2002, the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) is a comprehensive action plan bringing governments, civil society and other stakeholders...
Building an age-friendly Europe with the European Pillar of Social Rights – AGE Position
AGE seized the momentum of the EU Social Summit for fair jobs and growth in November 2017 to publish its recommandations to translate the principles...
Manifesto for European Parliament Elections 2019
Ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections in May 2019, older people and their organisations across the EU adopted their Manifesto during their General Assembly...
