European Parliament
President.
Question No 12 by Marialiese Flemming 
Subject: Violence against elderly people
Violence against elderly people, whether in the home environment or in old people's homes, nursing homes or hospitals, is constantly increasing in all EU Member States.
What will the Commission do to combat the problem of violence against elderly people throughout Europe?
In view of the urgency of the situation, will the Commission ensure that the EU Member States, within four years, adopt the requisite legislation to protect the rights of elderly people and guarantee their unimpaired participation in the life of society?

