The European Parliament Informal Carers Interest Group brings together MEPs from different countries and political parties who are willing to support the development of carer-friendly societies. The Group aims to critically monitor and analyse EU policy development for its impact on carers and to propose and advocate concrete action in order to improve the day-to-day situation for Europe’s many carers, working in close partnership with relevant stakeholders.
The Interest Group meets two times a year on average and is currently co-chaired by:
Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN
Group of the European People’s Party (Christian Democrats)
Finland
sirpa.pietikainen@europarl.europa.eu
www.sirpapietikainen.net/
Luke FLANAGAN
Confederal Group of the European United Left – Nordic Green Left
Ireland
lukeming.flanagan@europarl.europa.eu
www.lukemingflanagan.ie
Marisa MATIAS
Confederal Group of the European United Left – Nordic Green Left
Portugal
marisa.matias@europarl.europa.eu
Eurocarers provides the secretariat to the Interest Group on Carers.
The Interest Group celebrated its 10th Anniversary on the 7th November 2017. A leaflet presenting the Group’s key achievements in the last 10 years is available here: EP Informal Carers Interest Group – 10th anniversary leaflet.
If you want to join the Interest Group, please send an email to Christine Marking.
Last Updated on May 2, 2022
