ESU Presidency Adopts Year Plan 2026

The Presidency of the European Seniors’ Union – ESU held its first meeting of 2026 online, bringing together members to review key organizational matters and plan ahead for the coming period.

The agenda included presentations and discussions on the reports of the President, the Secretary General, and the Treasurer, providing an overview of recent activities and the current state of the Union.

The Presidency also examined the accounts for 2025, ensuring transparency and sound financial management, and discussed the Year Plan and Budget for 2026, setting strategic priorities and financial frameworks for the year ahead.

In addition, preparations for the Budapest Spring Conference were reviewed, highlighting its importance as a key upcoming event for dialogue, exchange, and cooperation within the ESU on Inter-generational.Dialogue.

The meeting was constructive and forward-looking, reaffirming the Presidency’s commitment to strengthening the work of the European Seniors’ Union and advancing its objectives across Europe.

Events in 2026

ESU Autumn Conference 2026 in Bergen: Building Better Housing Choices for Older People

Bergen - Norway

ESU Autumn Conference 2026 in Bergen: Building Better Housing Choices for Older People

From Nicosia to Our Communities: New Ideas for Tackling Loneliness in Later Life

Nicosia - Cyprus

From Nicosia to Our Communities: New Ideas for Tackling Loneliness in Later Life

No one should lose their human rights simply because they grow older

Nicosia - Cyprus

No one should lose their human rights simply because they grow older

Senior Housing in Europe: Ageing with Dignity, Choice and Independence

Bergen - Norway

Senior Housing in Europe: Ageing with Dignity, Choice and Independence

Demographic Change, Migration and Loneliness in Europe

Nicosia - Cyprus

Demographic Change, Migration and Loneliness in Europe

ESU Summer Academy 2026: Building a More Inclusive and Connected Europe

Nicosia - Cyprus

ESU Summer Academy 2026: Building a More Inclusive and Connected Europe

ESU adopts Position Paper calling for a UN Convention on the Human Rights of Older Persons

Nicosia - Cyprus

ESU adopts Position Paper calling for a UN Convention on the Human Rights of Older Persons

ESU Summer Academies (2010–2025) Fifteen Years of Lifelong Learning, European Dialogue and Leadership Development

Cyprus

Fifteen Years of the ESU Summer Academies: Learning, Dialogue and European Solidarity
From 24 to 26 September 2026, we will organse our Summer Academy in Cyprus

European Seniors’ Summer Academy 2026

Cyprus

European Seniors’ Summer Academy 2026

Bridging Generations for Europe’s Future

Budapest - Hungary

Spring Conference on Intergenerational Dialogue and Solidarity, Budapest, 28 – 30 April, 2026

Bridging Generations for Europe’s Future: Solidarity, Participation and Innovation in Budapest

Budapest - Hungary

Bridging Generations for Europe’s Future: Solidarity, Participation and Innovation in Budapest

Intergenerational Dialogue and Solidarity

Brussels

Intergenerational Dialogue and Solidarity

Yolande Van Droogenbroeck: A Treasure of a Volunteer

Liedekerke

Yolande Van Droogenbroeck: A Treasure of a Volunteer

EPP Leaders' Retreat

Zagreb - Croatia

EPP Leaders' Retreat

European Seniors’ Union Publishes Annual Report 2025

Brussels

European Seniors’ Union Publishes Annual Report 2025

ESU with greater impact - Strategic Action Plan 2030

Brussels

ESU with greater impact - Strategic Action Plan 2030

ESU Resolution on Protecting Public and Postal Services in Rural Europe Adopted by the EPP Political Assembly

Brussels

ESU Resolution on Protecting Public and Postal Services in Rural Europe Adopted by the EPP Political Assembly