Launch event of the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations in Germany
6 February 2012, Berlin, Germany
Venue: dbb Forum Berlin, Friedrichstraße 169/170, 10117 Berlin
Objectives
This event, launching the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations in Germany, is organised by the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, and coordinated by the Institute of Gerontology at the University of Dortmund. See programme (pdf in German only).
The objectives of the European Year and its implementation in Germany will be discussed at the conference and the framework for the design of the year will be presented. The day will include keynote speeches, participant forums and a 'Market of possibilities' which will present new and existing activities, initiatives and projects complemented with an extensive range of information on the topics of the European year 2012.
- What opportunities and challenges does active ageing ensue for each individual today and in the future?
- Is solidarity within and between generations a new topic or a matter of course?
- What does active ageing mean in Germany and Europe?
The opening event for the 'European Year of active ageing and solidarity between the generations' will seek to answer these questions.
Eurofound contribution
Robert Anderson, Head of Unit, Living Conditions and Quality of Life, will present 'The European Year 2012 - A view from Europe' [.pdf, 1mb, in German] at 12:00 during a session on 'What can the European Year 2012 mean for Germany?'.
Eurofound will also promote dissemination of its Active Ageing Resource Pack on site.