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Work-Life Integration – AGE Policy Paper
Credit: David Tett AGE position paper explores the holistic concept of ‘work-life integration’ that we are advocating for. Unlike the notion of work-life balance, work-life...
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...
AGE Barometer 2023: We need to empower older people in the EU labour market!
Our 2023 AGE Barometer is out! Find out our key findings to improve the quality and sustainability of working life through the empowerment of older...
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.
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...
Action Plan of the EU Pillar of Social Rights: Modest ambitions, some promising steps
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, Belgium – 4th March 2021 Link to the press release (Mailchimp) Today the European Commission has released the long-awaited Action Plan, which...
The rights of older people in times of digitalisation: International conference calls for action by the European Union
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, Belgium – 28 September 2020 Lesen Sie diese Pressemitteilung auf Deutsch Lire ce communiqué en français Promoting human rights in old age...
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 Barometer reveals the complexity of socio-economic realities of older people in Europe
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 20 June 2019 Launch of AGE Barometer 2019 Persisting age discrimination on the labour market, increasing pressure on informal carers and growing...
EU Pillar of Social Rights celebrates first anniversary: Despite some positives steps forward a wider social strategy is still missing
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 30 November 2018 PDF version available here One year after the adoption of the European Pillar of Social Rights, some small steps...
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...
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...
More intergenerational dialogue and participation are still needed
Brussels, 25 April 2018 PDF version available here EU Day of Solidarity between Generations, 29 April 2018 Ten years ago the Slovenian Council Presidency proposed...
Older women’s poverty and abuse: the hidden face of gender inequalities
Brussels, 8 March 2018 PDF version available here International Women’s Day 2018 Gender abuse and discrimination over the lifecycle lead to greater inequalities, vulnerability and...
The right to carer’s leave: a necessity in today’s context of demographic change
Brussels, 7 December 2017 PDF version available here European Pillar of Social Rights – Work-life balance AGE Platform Europe is releasing its response to the...
Make social rights a reality: mainstream older people’s concerns into the European Semester!
Brussels, 22 November 2017 PDF version available here European Semester and European Pillar of Social Rights While releasing its assessment of the European Semester 2017,...
Proclaiming a European Pillar of Social Rights: towards an ambitious EU Social Agenda to promote equality and social justice for all?
Brussels, 16 November 2017 PDF version available here EU Social Summit for fair jobs and growth, 17 November 2017 On the eve of the EU...
EU Social Partner Framework Agreement and EC proposal on Work-Life Balance: further steps in support of active ageing and intergenerational solidarity
Brussels, 28 April 2017 PDF version available here EU Day of Solidarity between Generations, 29th April While the 29 of April marks the European Day...
Guidelines on involving older people in social innovation development
Developed as part of the INNOVAGE project, these guidelines aim to present a strong recommendation for involvement of older people in the planning, development and...
In Support of Active Senior Citizenship across Europe
This publication has been produced as part of the European Year of Citizens 2013 (EYC2013). It explains why and how AGE is working to strengthen...
Vote yes to strengthen Work-Life balance opportunities for Europe’s families
Brussels 06 September 2016 PDF version available here European Parliament report on Work-Life Balance On 13th September 2016, the European Parliament will be called on...
Towards an Age-Friendly European Union – Advocacy toolkit for older people and their organisations
With this toolkit we want to build on our experience and the lessons learned from the AFE-INNOVNET, INNOVAGE, ASCE and WeDO projects and provide older...
