European Seniors' Union
Budget
€50 — €0
EP Access
1
accredited persons
Staff
4
2 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
The European Seniors’ Union (ESU) is the largest political seniors’ organisation in Europe, member association of the European People’s Party (EPP) and is represented in 27 states with 34 organisations and about 1.269.000 members. We believe in people of all generations to lead Europe out of the recent crises. We want our economies to return to growth that produces jobs, with young people looking to their future with confidence, seniors feeling proud of their accomplishments and families protected and strengthened to endorse the challenges and risks of changing societies. One of the key challenges of today’s societies is demographic change. The EU, the Member States and all citizens, together we are called to cope with the gains, strengths and limitations of ageing societies. We, senior citizens, want to be part of a better Europe for all ages.
EU Legislative Interests
Intergenerational solidarity Adequate, fair and sustainable social protection systems (health care, long-term care, pensions,…) for both current and future generations. Human dignity for the most vulnerable Improvement of the application of universal human standards to persons of all stages of life, also to persons who have reached old age and, in particular, the most vulnerable older people, people at risk of poverty, abuse, loneliness,… Learn from each other Europewide networks and movements to mainstream the promotion of an age-friendly society in all relevant EU policy processes and funding programmes to create synergies and support action at all levels. A challenge for all The European Union, governments at all levels, researchers, stakeholders, the media, civil society and all citizens are called to create, promote and stimulate a long life society, respecting all age groups.
Communication Activities
In the past year, the ESU has been steadfast in its commitment to addressing the pressing issues surrounding demographic change. The landscape of Europe is evolving, and demographic shifts are one of the most profound transformations of the 21st century. In order to promote this, we have organised seminars, regional conferences, workshops and a summer academy on topics related to demographic change. We stand for the defense of the rights of senior citizens, a category which is not even listed in the enumeration below.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
European Seniors' Union https://esu-epp.eu/ European People's Party https://www.epp.eu/
Organisation Members
https://esu-epp.eu/members/
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.