This major challenge needs to be tackled at EU level to help older Europeans enjoy an active and healthy life. Meeting in Brussels for the first time today, an EU-led Steering Group will discuss how to improve the health and quality of life of older people, increase sustainability of healthcare systems and create new growth and market opportunities for Europe. This high level Steering Group is jointly chaired by Vice President Neelie Kroes and Commissioner John Dalli and includes Member States, regions, industry, health- and social care professionals, elderly and patient organisations and other interest groups.
Ce groupe de pilotage de haut niveau est présidé conjointement par la vice-présidente de la Commission Neelie Kroes et par le commissaire John Dalli et il associe les États membres, les régions, les entreprises, les professionnels des soins de santé et des services sociaux, les organisations de personnes âgées et de patients et d'autres groupes d'intérêts.