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Green Paper on Ageing

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Against the background of demographic change, the Green Paper on Ageing will - with a view to launch a wide public debate - set out the key issues related to ageing and discuss possible ways to anticipate and respond to the socio-economic impacts of demographic change.

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31 responses

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European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, 14 Dec 2020

EFPIA welcomes the European Commission’s work on a Green Paper on Ageing aiming at fostering solutions to one of Europe’s most pressing issues: demographic change. Ageing has drastic social, economic, and healthcare implications which should be tackled in a holistic way. Keeping the ageing…

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MedTech Europe, 13 Dec 2020

MedTech Europe’s Eyecare Sector Group welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to address the challenges of the ageing population in Europe. Considering the demographic trends and increasing demands on national healthcare systems (‘HCSs’), building a long-term, patient-centric plan for our…

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Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft e.V., 14 Dec 2020

The German Insurance Association (GDV) supports the aim of the EC’s initiative which is addressing one of the most pressing issues facing the European Union (EU) in the forthcoming years and decades. The Commission’s report on the impact of demographic change already provided a comprehensive and…

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SGI Europe, 14 Dec 2020

SGI Europe, representing the services and enterprises of general interest which underpin Europe’s economic and social performance, agrees with the Commission that demography is one of the mega-trends that is transforming European societies. Besides, active ageing, care and pensions belong to the…

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Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, 11 Dec 2020

The ageing population impacts a wide range of policy areas. Transport and mobility is in crucial need of attention. The elderly remain increasingly mobile at high age, both in their daily life and travel for tourism purposes. Mobility is an important contributor to their well-being and quality of…

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AGE Platform Europe, 14 Dec 2020

As the largest European platform representing older people, we welcome the opportunity to react to the roadmap on the Green Paper on Ageing and would like to reiterate how much we support and look forward to the release of the Green Paper. Seizing the momentum - The COVID-19 pandemic operates as…

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European Cyclists' Federation, 8 Dec 2020

Cycling is an excellent way to keep fit and to increase lifespan. • Research has shown that regular cyclists showed less age-related muscle deterioration https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/acel.12735 • Elderly cyclists had white blood cell levels comparable to those of younger people…

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Secretariat of COMECE (Commission of the Episcopates of the European Union), 14 Dec 2020

COMECE welcomes the initiative of the European Commission to publish a Green Book on Aging to intensify the discussion on the socio- economic situation of the elderly in Europe in times of demographic change. After publishing the Report on the Impact of Demographic Change in June 2020, it is…

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Association Internationale de la Mutualité, 14 Dec 2020

AIM welcomes the roadmap published by the European Commission for the Green Paper on Healthy Ageing and looks forward to taking part to the upcoming consultation. The challenges entailed by demographic change, digitalisation and climate change are to be tackled together. The roadmap rightly…

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European Social Insurance Platform AISBL, 14 Dec 2020

ESIP shares the Commission’s opinion that the demographic change Europe faces requires a debate on long-term impact on social protection, especially care and pensions. The EU’s action should foster synergies with other existing strategies and policies, setting priorities and providing financing…

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PensionsEurope, 10 Dec 2020

PensionsEurope praise the launch of a wide policy initiative on the impact of demographic changes and welcome that the upcoming Green Paper on Ageing (GPA) will be subject to public consultation. As representative of national associations of pension funds and similar institutions for workplace and…

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European Federation for Family Employment & Home Care- Fédération européenne des emplois de la famille, 14 Dec 2020

On January 14, 2020, the European Commission presented first reflections on building a strong social Europe for just transitions . Among other initiatives, the communication announced a report on demographic changes and a Green Paper on ageing, which aims at launching a wide debate on long-term…

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Build Europe, 11 Dec 2020

According to current demographic trends in terms of life expectancy and birth rates, by the 2060s the number of people aged over 60 could increase by more than 80% compared to current data. In order to respond to all the challenges raised by this profound demographic change, the European Commission…

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Specialised Nutrition Europe, 11 Dec 2020

Specialised Nutrition Europe (SNE) appreciates the opportunity provided by the European Commission to answer to the consultation on the Roadmap on the Green Paper on Ageing. SNE welcomes this proposal, which will set out the key issues and discuss ways to anticipate and respond to the…

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The European Association of Hospital Pharmacists, 14 Dec 2020

Attached please find the feedback of the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) on the “Roadmap for the Green Paper on Ageing”.

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ORGANIZACIÓN NACIONAL DE CIEGOS ESPAÑOLES, 14 Dec 2020

Progress in health policy, the reduction of work and road-related accidents and increases in life expectancy, have led to a shift of disability prevalence throughout the lifecycle of European citizens life. As Europe’s population ages a greater percentage of disabilities concentrate in the…

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Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe, 11 Dec 2020

Europe is facing a significant, systemic and epochal change. This change has been presented mostly in negative terms as if the life expectancy increase was a problem and not an opportunity for which to be profoundly grateful. The present feedback would like to focus on the positive and crucial role…

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Euromontana, 9 Dec 2020

The European Commission ambitions to address seniors’ needs and to reflect on the impact of ageing for European regions and for territorial cohesion. Euromontana welcomes the objectives fixed by the European Commission and brings some proposals to help in achieving them and in improving the quality…

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EuroHealthNet, 14 Dec 2020

EuroHealthNet welcomes the European Commission's plans brought forward through this Roadmap. In the context of demographic and socio-economic changes, particularly those related to ageing, key functions of public health - health promotion and prevention – should be central to European and national…

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Dachverband der österreichischen Sozialversicherung, 14 Dec 2020

We welcome the European Commission’s initiative to launch a broad debate on the overall socio-economic effects of demographic change and to identify possible EU-level actions to mitigate these effects. We therefore acknowledge the intention to support the national social security systems in view of…

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European Public Health Association, 14 Dec 2020

EUPHA strongly supports the European Commission’s initiative to start and nurture the important discussion around the European demographic challenge of ageing with this Green paper. This challenge is tightly connected to health, as the major threats to a healthy ageing are the multimorbidities i.e…

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COMITÉ ESPAÑOL DE REPRESENTANTES DE PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD, 14 Dec 2020

Any future EU ageing policy should take into consideration the above reality, which is likely to aggravate as life expectancy increases. Ageing and disability are as a result two sides of the main coin and should therefore be properly addressed in a holistic way. In our view this requires:  The…

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Eurocarers, 14 Dec 2020

Research has demonstrated that informal carers across the EU play a crucial role in the provision of care to people with long-lasting needs. According to some estimates, over 80% of all long-term care (LTC) in Europe is provided by family, friends and neighbours, with women providing the lion’s…

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European Hospital and Healthcare Federation, 27 Nov 2020

In the context of demographic change and particularly of ageing, public health, i.e. health promotion and prevention, is a key goal set out in the European treaties. For the past twenty years, the European Health Strategy has been important in defining clear objectives at the European level within…

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Medical Nutrition International Industry, 14 Dec 2020

The Medical Nutrition International Industry (MNI) appreciates the opportunity provided by the European Commission of a public consultation on the Roadmap on a Green Paper on Ageing. MNI welcomes this proposal, which will set out the key issues and discuss ways to anticipate and respond to the…

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Federation of European Social Employers, 11 Dec 2020

Summary: Social services enable older persons to live dignified lives within their communities. They also contribute to implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights, such as principle 18 on the right to affordable long-term care services. Services for older persons also allow higher labor…

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Women's Brain Project, 10 Dec 2020

The Women’s Brain Project (WBP) is an international non-profit organisation studying sex and gender determinants of brain and mental health to achieve precision medicine. We are delighted to have the opportunity to provide feedback on the forthcoming Green Paper on Ageing. We would like to…

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Groupe VYV, 14 Dec 2020

POUR UNE EUROPE QUI RELEVE LE DEFI DE LA LONGEVITE Le Groupe VYV se félicite des réflexions lancées par la Commission sur le vieillissement et souhaite apporter quelques propositions avec la perspective des mutuelles, en plus de notre contribution pour une Union de la santé au cœur de l’Europe en…

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Protection sociale française, 13 Dec 2020

Les organismes français de Sécurité sociale réunis au sein de la REIF accueillent favorablement l’initiative de la Commission d’engager une discussion approfondie sur les effets du changement démographique dans le futur Livre vert sur le vieillissement. La REIF souhaite que le futur Livre…

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Alliance VITA, 14 Dec 2020

L’évolution démographique de nos sociétés soulève un défi majeur du point de vue du vieillissement de la population, et plus particulièrement, de l’augmentation du nombre de personnes âgées nécessitant un accompagnement social et médical particulier. Un tel défi ne peut être relevé qu’en gardant…

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International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, 14 Dec 2020

Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (SBH) are complex health conditions which develop during the first four weeks of pregnancy as a result of the neural tube and spine not developing correctly. The International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF) has represented people with SBH and their…