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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12506

16 June 2020
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NEWS BRIEFS / Social
 elder abuse increasing during pandemic, according to AGE Platform Europe

15/06/2020 (Agence Europe)The Covid-19 pandemic has caused an increase in elder abuse cases, according to a press release from AGE Platform Europe on Monday 15 June, which noted an increase of up to 37% in some member states. “Lockdown measures aggravate the isolation in which abuse takes place and makes it even more difficult for older people to seek support”, explained the organisation. The organisation also noted that the forthcoming EU Protecting Victims' Rights Strategy...

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EU RESPONSE TO COVID-19
EXTERNAL ACTION
SECURITY - DEFENCE
SECTORAL POLICIES
INSTITUTIONAL
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
NEWS BRIEFS
Op-Ed