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Philippe Seidel Leroy

Philippe Seidel Leroy

Policy Manager on Social Protection and European Parliament. AGE Platform Europe.

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A new chapter for the EU, is it a new chapter for age equality?

This comprehensive article highlights that age equality played a minimal role during the electoral campaigns, although some changes occurred. Notably, some parties' manifestos mentioned the importance of age equality.

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Europe’s economy and wellbeing of its citizens depend crucially on a healthy and resilient natural environment, a stable climate and long-term sustainable use of resources. As Europe’s new policy cycle begins, Commission President-elect’s political guidelines and mission letters to future Commissioners reaffirm the course towards sustainability, while adding extra focus on competitiveness and security to boost Europe’s resilience to current and future crises.  

The natural environment and environmental factors are key aspects for improving health, which must be promoted and ensured for both personal enjoyment and that of future generations.