Stefaan Vercamer Reflects on his Presidency
Bruges
One Year at the Helm - Stefaan Vercamer Reflects on his Presidency of the European Seniors’ Union
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.
One Year at the Helm - Stefaan Vercamer Reflects on his Presidency of the European Seniors’ Union
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