European Senior Organisation - PES-seniors
Budget
€27,000
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
1
0.1 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
ESO-PES-seniors is the umbrella organization of socialist and social-democratic senior-organizations in Europe ESO aims to improve the position of senior citizens in Europe, their access to fundamental rights and their participation in political decision processes. Therefore we need a fundamental shift in the narrative about older persons and a rights-based approach to ageing. This narrative is sees “older persons” as full contributors to society from the perspectives of “active-citizenship, self-determination, emancipation and equality” where solidarity is an indispensable component. That is why ESO attaches great importance to solidarity among all generations.
EU Legislative Interests
We take aware the wellbeing of each individual regardless of age. The needs and rights of older persons have to be on the European agenda: building towards an age friendly society, decent income for seniors, addressing the problem of housing and adapted housing, accessible and face to face services in the era of digitalization, the cost and quality of care and healthcare, the problem of ageism and discrimination and the disrespect of human rights of older people. To this end, ESO will represent the interests of senior citizens and their organizations in the European governing bodies. ESO contributes to the public debate on ageing, inter-generational solidarity, consumer protection, social security and economic protection (pensions and allowances), housing, health-care, care and long term-care and communicates its position in the most effective way possible, e.g. by participating actively in the consultation-initiatives from the European Commission, participation in AGE-Europe Platform and in the PES. Lastly, we promote and safeguard the social, cultural and economic interests of senior citizens in Europe and strengthen senior citizens' participation and active involvement in society.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
AGE-Europe Platform / PES-Netwerk
Organisation Members
ESO – PES seniors brings together representatives coming from Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Romania, Slovenia, Spain and Switzerland.
Additional Information
Boekhoudkundig jaar 2025 is nog niet afgesloten.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.