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MEPs launch a group for Solidarity between Generations in responding to COVID

Published on 25/09/2020 by lettraphiLeave a comment

The COVID-19 crisis has shown that Solidarity between Generations is more needed than ever. MEPs from four political groups launched an interest group on Solidarity between Generations. Lack of resources and preparedness have put the lives of many vulnerable citizens at risk, including many older persons. Families had to and are still stepping in to provide care as schools and long-term care services were closed. These developments emphasize the need for addressing ageing and demographic change in a way that upholds European principles such as human rights, equality and solidarity between generations.

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An investigation on long-term care during COVID-19 at European level?

Published on 30/07/202012/10/2020 by lettraphi2 Comments

AGE Platform Europe, the European Public Service Union and the European Disability Forum, have called for a European investigation into the management of the COVID-19 pandemic in the long-term care sector. A wealth of evidence is emerging about the risk to which staff and beneficiaries of long-term care have been exposed to, given the lack of protective equipment, adequate working conditions and access to testing and treatment. The call was directed to European PArliament President David Sassoli, as the only directly representative European institution should be the one investigating abuses to EU Fundamental Rights on an EU scale.

The call was supported by a group of 88 MEPs accross the political spectrum:

“We, as Members of the European Parliament, believe that it is absolutely necessary to examine what happened at European level with all the means at our disposal, in order to have comprehensive data in front of us and to identify political and management responsibilities, so that we can change course immediately.
We are committed to ensuring that the European Parliament has the will and strength to discover and reconstruct what has happened, strengthen attention on these facilities, find alternatives of group housing and avoid other mistakes and tragedies.”
Supporting statement by MEPs for investigative action on long-term care and COVID-19

More information

Joint press relsease of AGE Platform Europe, EPSU and EDF: A call for the EU Parliament to investigate the tragic impact of COVID-19 on long-term care accross the European Union
Joint letter: EU Parliament to use all its powers to investigate the tragic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on long-term care across the European Union
Statement of 88 MEPs: Impact of COVID-19 outbreak on long-term care facilities

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‘Solidarity between Generations must guide us through the crisis’, MEPs say to Commission & Council

Published on 29/05/202012/10/2020 by lettraphi1 Comment

On May 29, 36 Members of the European Parliament have sent a letter to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President Charles Michel, calling for upholding the EU treaty principle of solidarity between generations during the COVID-19 crisis and recovery.

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