We have introduced our second contribution to the European Commissions consultation on the European intergenerational fairness strategy. You can find our contribution on the Commission’s website.
We regret that the European Commission has as so far refused to respond to the European older person’s organizations’ request for a European Age Equality Strategy, or a European strategy for older persons. ESO now supports the proposal of AGE Platform Europe for a European action plan against ageism.
A European fairness strategy between generations can only be successful if it relies on a balanced set of policy instruments. Therefore, ESO, together with AGE, advocate for a European Age Equality Strategy as a third cornerstone alongside the existing youth strategy and the Child Guarantee.
Aging is not a problem only for older generations, but for young people: today’s policy choices shape tomorrow’s policies. It is more time than ever for a European strategy for older persons to ensure a happy old age for today’s young people.
Party of European Socialists, Young European Socialists, S-Plus vzw, ABVV Senioren, AG SPD 60 plus, Mayores Socialistas, Pensionistenverband Österreichs.