The aim of the European Year 2012 is to highlight older people's contributions to society and economy, improve conditions for older people to lead independent lives and strengthen solidarity between generations.
Euroopa aasta 2012 eesmärk on tõsta esile vanemaealiste inimeste panust ühiskonda ja majandusse, parandada vanemate inimeste iseseisva elu tingimusi ning tugevdada põlvkondadevahelist solidaarsust.