Translation of "Wegen des alters" in English

All forms of discrimination based on age should be opposed.

The principle of non-discrimination on grounds of age is a general principle of Community law.

Rather, it is often differential treatment on grounds of age, pure and simple.

They were widened further to cover age discrimination from May 2004.

But age had nothing to do with it.

Because of the age (80) is fully priced for a quick sale

Unpleasant sensations in the vagina can occurnot only because of the age of the lady.

Because of the high age of these instruments they are however also much rare.

Moreover, the principle of non-discrimination on grounds of age is a general principle of European Union law.

The Court made no mention of a general principle prohibiting age discrimination.

Few other comrades were martyred due to old age, ill-health and snake bite.

When somebody is a bit older there’s not enough time for him if he wants to cultivate.

Do you find yourself out of the “dating loop” because of the age or lifestyle?

Due to Harry Friedrichs old age and poor health, the authorities also did not assume any intention to emigrate.

Infertility problems also are often associated with chromosomal alterations due to delayed maternal age.

We cannot believe that it is any less of an affront to human dignity to be discriminated against on grounds of disability, for example, than on grounds of age.

With regard to the second part of the question, mainly because of the ageing population in Europe, experts predict a continued rise in cancer incidence in the coming years.

Now that we have the Treaty of Amsterdam and its Article 13 on the suppression of discrimination, including age discrimination, we have a legal basis for common European action.

Specifically this means that people are protected against discrimination on grounds of age, disability, sexual orientation or religion but it is only in the workplace that they are protected in this complex manner.

Incidentally, this article falls within the framework of the second chapter, entitled ‘Equality’ – perhaps as an extension or a specification of the principle of equality: ‘Everyone is equal before the law’, as stated in Article 20 and, at the same time, of the prohibition of all discrimination, including discrimination on the grounds of age, as stated in Article 21 – and not within the fourth chapter of the Charter, entitled ‘Solidarity’, as one would logically assume, though this fourth chapter does include the right to preventive health care and to benefit from medical treatment under the conditions established by national legislations and practices.

The aim of Directive 2000/78/EC, as already mentioned, is in fact to prevent discrimination in the area of employment, especially age discrimination.

The social model should work as a safety net, or a springboard, for citizens who cannot work due to temporary difficulties, old age or illness.

No information is available regarding pharmacokinetic differences due to age (except paediatric patients), gender or race.

However, differences in treatment in connection with age may be justified under certain circumstances and therefore require specific provisions which may vary in accordance with the situation in Member States.

In order to take account of particular conditions, Member States may, if necessary, have an additional period of 3 years from 2 December 2003, that is to say a total of 6 years, to implement the provisions of this Directive on age and disability discrimination.

Any Member State which chooses to use this additional period shall report annually to the Commission on the steps it is taking to tackle age and disability discrimination and on the progress it is making towards implementation.