Events

ESU Representation at the EPP Political Assembly

The European Seniors’ Union participated in the EPP Political Assembly, reinforcing our commitment to the interests of seniors across Europe.

During the assembly, our Secretary-General, Patrick Penninckx, presented the ESU Strategic Action Plan / Horizon 2030, which highlights our Vision and key Focus Areas for the coming years. The presentation, detailing our strategic priorities, is available to view here.

In addition to this, both Stefaan Vercamer, President of the ESU, and Patrick Penninckx are actively engaged in the ongoing work of the EPP. Stefaan contributes to the ‘EPP Membership’ working group, while Patrick is involved in the EPP Working Group on Statutory Changes.

The ESU is proud of its strong presence within the EPP and remains dedicated to advocating for senior citizens at the European level.

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ESU at the launch conference of the ‘European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025’

ESU’s recommendations to Microsoft’s White Paper –  Towards an inclusive digital society

Events in 2025

Summer Academy 2025

Bruges

Theme: Demographic Changes in Europe – Challenges for European Governance

Safeguarding the Future: A Conversation with ESU Vice-President Cor Spreeuwenberg

Brugge

Safeguarding the Future: A Conversation with ESU Vice-President Cor Spreeuwenberg

European Seniors’ Union at the EPP Congress in Valencia: A Strong Voice for Europe’s Seniors

Strasbourg

European Seniors’ Union at the EPP Congress in Valencia: A Strong Voice for Europe’s Seniors

Interview with Ms Carmen Quintanilla Barba: Champion for Rural Women and Senior Citizens – A Vision for the Future of Europe

Strasbourg

Interview with Ms Carmen Quintanilla Barba: Champion for Rural Women and Senior Citizens – A Vision for the Future of Europe

Conversation with An Hermans

Strasbourg

An Hermans - 11 years at the head of the 30 years old European Seniors' Union

How Junior Seniors Become Carers For Their Parents And Their Grandchildren

Strasbourg

How Junior Seniors Become Carers For Their Parents And Their Grandchildren

Helping Senior Citizens Thrive in the Digital World: Insights from the Secretary General of the European Seniors Union

Strasbourg - France

ESU - Helping Senior Citizens Thrive in the Digital World

30 Years of the ESU - "Lifelong Active Ageing: An Asset for our Societies"

Bratislava

The ESU marked the start of the 30th anniversary celebrations with a Spring Conference in Bratislava, Slovakia, on 19–20 March

ESU contributes to Microsoft’s White Paper on Protecting the Public from Abusive AI-generated Content

Brussels

ESU contributes to Microsoft’s White Paper on Protecting the Public from Abusive AI-generated Content

ESU Spring Conference in Bratislava - Confirmation of 3 new Vice-Presidents

Bratislava

The Executive Committee of the European Seniors’ Union held its first meeting of 2025

Participation of Patrick Penninckx in the Upcoming International Seminar

Barcelona

International Seminar titled "Labour Shortages: Between Demography and Migration – Responses from European Workers' Organisations".

Key Report on Age-Based Discrimination Adopted by the Council of Europe

Strasbourg

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has adopted the report Overcoming Age-Based Discrimination Against Older Persons.

Important Decisions for Presidency Meeting

Online

One of the key points on the agenda is the appointment of three new Vice-Presidents

ESU at the launch conference of the 'European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025'

Strasbourg

Patrick Penninckx, Secretary-General, will be a speaker at the upcoming "Empowering Learners for a Democratic Future" conference.

ESU's recommendations to Microsoft’s White Paper -  Towards an inclusive digital society

Online

The ESU welcomed Microsoft’s invitation to participate in the formulation of recommendations and emphasises that the inclusion of seniors in the digital age

ESU - Yearplan 2025 – 30 years ESU

Europe

Yearplan 2025

2024 Annual Report

Online

Annual Report 2024