Traduction de «Groupe de travail sur les images du vieillissement » (Français → Anglais) :

Summary code: Employment and social policy / Employment rights and work organisation / Protection of employees' rights Employment and social policy / Social measures for target groups: disability and old age / People with disabilities / Specific actions Justice, freedom and security / Discrimination / Other forms of discriminations

6. Recalls that the core of European social models is the principle of solidarity between generations and social groups, and that it is primarily financed by work-related earnings, such as contributions by employees and employers and labour taxation; nevertheless points out that the ageing population will put serious pressure on the active work force and that solutions to the demographic change should be a political priority; stresses that, otherwise, demographic change could jeopardise the principle of solidarity and European socia ...[+++]l models as a consequence; stresses also the significant importance, therefore, of strengthening the principle of solidarity, including fair financial compensation;

6. Recalls that the core of European social models is the principle of solidarity between generations and social groups, and that it is primarily financed by work-related earnings, such as contributions by employees and employers and labour taxation; nevertheless points out that the ageing population will put serious pressure on the active work force and that solutions to the demographic change should be a political priority; stresses that, otherwise, demographic change could jeopardise the principle of solidarity and European socia ...[+++]l models as a consequence; stresses also the significant importance, therefore, of strengthening the principle of solidarity, including fair financial compensation;

6. Recalls that the core of European social models is the principle of solidarity between generations and social groups, and that it is primarily financed by work-related earnings, such as contributions by employees and employers and labour taxation; nevertheless points out that the ageing population will put serious pressure on the active work force and that solutions to the demographic change should be a political priority; stresses that, otherwise, demographic change could jeopardise the principle of solidarity and European socia ...[+++]l models as a consequence; stresses also the significant importance, therefore, of strengthening the principle of solidarity, including fair financial compensation;

The overall purpose of the European Year shall be to encourage and support the efforts of Member States, their regional and local authorities, social partners and civil society to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of the rapidly growing population in their late 50s and above, thereby preserving solidarity between generations, promoting the perception of older people as a natural and integral part of society and highlighting the contribution that the invaluable experience they have gained over the course of their lives makes to society as a whole.

In this framework, the European Year shall encourage and support the efforts of Member States, their regional and local authorities, social partners, businesses and civil society, including religious organisations and associations active in combating poverty and social exclusion, to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of the rapidly growing population in their late 50s and above, thereby maintaining the vitality of older people, enhancing their social participation, promoting the positive perception of older people in the society, creating a barrier-free society for all ages and fostering solidarity and coopera ...[+++]tion between generations.