1. European Senior Organisation
ESO
European Senior Organisation
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2. ESO
ESO is an umbrella organisation, representing social-democratic non-profit organizations concerned with seniors.
In general ESO wants to promote and safeguard the social, cultural and economic interests of senior citizens in Europe.

3. History
19th-20th October 2001 ESO founding Congress, Vienna President: Karl Blecha Secretary-general: Hilde Hawlicek Treasurer: György Jankovits ESO Head office: Gentzgasse 129, A-1180 Vienna – Austria
04th-6th November 2010 ESO GA/Congress ‘fair share for all’ Blankenberge, Belgium. Election of new presidium and transition HQ to Belgium President: Mark Elchardus Secretary-General: Jan Moens Treasurer: Eric Lentze ESO Head office: Sint-Jansstraat 32, 1000 Brussels - Belgium

4. History
19 April 2012 ESO GA/Congress Active Ageing: vital for Europe, Malta Secretary-General: Steven Vanden Broucke
7-9 November 2012 ESO GA/Congress Europe beyond 2012, Brussels Treasurer: André Van Dokkum ESO representative in AGE SPEG: Théo Bousmans
3rd-4th December 2013 ESO GA/Congress, Brussels President: Marcel Geivaerts Vice President: Anthony Degiovanni Secretary-General: Steven Vanden Broucke Treasurer: André Van Dokkum Liaison Officer: Jan Hoste

5. History

6. ESO Members Austria: PVÖ Belgium: S-Plus, Linx+ Bulgaria: FPEPB
Czech Republic: CSSD
Estonia: Senior Social Democrats
Germany: SPD 60+
Germany: Mr Roll (indep)
Hungary: NYOSZ
Finland: EKL
Italy: Mrs Argentiero (indep.)
Malta: Veterani Laburista
Netherlands: ONP
Poland: Democratic Left Alliance
Romania: OPSD
Slovakia: JDS
Spain: Elderly Federation of SPOE

8. Goals
To continue and disseminate the fundamental ideas of the Party of European Socialists (PES).
To aid in achieving the goals and program of the PES within the scope of its operation.
To promote and safeguard the social, cultural and economic interests of senior citizens in Europe.
To improve the social position of senior citizens in Europe. To this end, the ESO adopts a clear position regarding themes on ageing, inter-generational solidarity, medical care, consumer protection, social security and economic protection (pensions and annual allowances), and communicates this position, in whatever form it deems suitable.
To strengthen senior citizens' participation and active involvement in society.
To represent and defend the interests of senior citizens in European governing bodies, in particular the European Parliament, the European Commission and the European Council.

10. Actions Recruiting new members
Dessemination of issues and reports of the European Commission and the European Parlaiment concerning senior policy
Two annual ESO seminars or congresses
Member of AGE represented in Social Protection Expert Group (SPEG)
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