1 October 2026: International Day of Older Persons Ageing with dignity is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right! Sep 2026 On 1 October, FERPA (the European Federation of Retired and Older People) and its 42 affiliated trade union organisations are speaking out with one voice, calling for and demanding a genuine change of course Ageing must no longer be synonymous with insecurity or isolation, but must become an... Read more
Ces Ana Martínez López’s speech at the Madrid euro-rally Jul 2026 The following remarks were delivered by Ana Martínez López during her speech at the Madrid Euro-Rally Good morning, comrades First of all, I would like to send you warm greetings from the General Secretary of FERPA Agostino Siciliano and from all our members FERPA is the European Federation of... Read more
FERPA General Secretary Agostino Siciliano addresses the UIL Pensionati Congress in Sorrento Jun 2026 "Europe is experiencing an unprecedented demographic transition that requires stronger social policies and renewed solidarity between generations" hese were the remarks of FERPA General Secretary Agostino Siciliano at the UIL Pensionati Congress, held in Sorrento on 6, 7 and 8 May 2026 "In... Read more
Rights 8 March 2026- International Women’s day Feb 2026 The European Federation of Retired and Older People (FERPA) represents over 10 million members in 21 European Union countries On 8 March 2026, International Women's Day, FERPA expresses its concern about the persistent pension gap and the feminisation of growing poverty among the elderly... Read more
FERPA met with Ms Irene Tinagli, Chair of the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union Dec 2025 On 11 December 2025, the FERPA Secretariat met with Ms Irene Tinagli (Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament) in her capacity as Chair of the European Parliament's Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union Secretary General... Read more
INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 25 November 2025 Nov 2025 FERPA: breaking the silence around older women! On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the European Federation of Retired and Older People (FERPA), which represents more than 10 million retired people in the European Union, calls on the EU institutions to promote... Read more
