European Institutions
In this page we will display all the activities done in the framework of the European institutions which affects directly or indirectly all families in Europe.
Resolution (93) 38 on relations between the Council of Europe and Non – Governmental Organisations (1993)
Resolution (2003) 9 Status of partnership between the Council of Europe and Non – Governmental Organisations (2003)
FAFCE calls the European Commission to include surrogacy in the review of its EU Directive on human trafficking
24 March 2023, FAFCE contributed to a call for feedbacks of the European Commission following its proposal to update of its 2011 Directive against human trafficking, very much welcomed in light of the evolution
JOB OFFER | Policy Officer
JOB OFFER Policy Officer Brussels, 23 March 2023 Founded in 1997, the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe represents 32 family associations and organisations from 16 European Countries. The Federation has a participatory
PRESS RELEASE | Families and Bishops together in Europe: COMECE and FAFCE sign memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation on family
Brussels, 20th of March 2023 COMECE and FAFCE signed on Monday 20 March 2023 a memorandum of understanding to enhance their cooperation in the field of family policies at the EU level. Cardinal Hollerich:
FAFCE contributes to the public consultation on the 2023 Strategic Foresight Report
14th of March 2023 Long-term changes are having a profound effect on the lives of Europeans. The European Commission therefore includes in its work an effort to embed strategic foresight: "Foresight is the discipline
IV Convention of the European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities: “Innovating roots: Working for future generations”
Brussels, 7th of March 2023 FAFCE had the pleasure to participate last week in the IV Convention of the European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities: “Innovating roots: Working for future generations” organised by the European
2023 European Day for a Work-Free Sunday: Synchronised quality resting time for an improved mental health of workers
2023 European Day for a Work-Free Sunday: Synchronised quality resting time for an improved mental health of workers 3rd of March 2023, On the occasion of the 2023 European Day for a Work-free Sunday
PRESS RELEASE | Cooperation agreement between FAFCE & SME Connect: Together for a more sustainable Europe
PRESS RELEASE Cooperation agreement between FAFCE & SME Connect Together for a more sustainable Europe Brussels, 1st of March 2023 “The digital and the green transitions cannot be dissociated from the demographic transitions, we are
FAFCE contributes to the Council of Europe Reykjavik Summit on the future of democracy and human rights in Europe
FAFCE contribution to the 4th Council of Europe Summit (Reykjavik 16-17 May 2023) 22 February 2023, The Council of Europe organises its 4th Summit of Heads of State and Government, in Reykjavik,
This week at the European Parliament: cross-border recognition of parenthood and EU action on violence against women
17 February 2023, Last Tuesday, on the 14th of February, FAFCE Policy Manager, Bénédicte Colin, intervened at the European Parliament at an event on "a European Certificate of Parenthood?", hosted by MEP Margarita de
FAFCE Board Resolution | Family is the heart of the post-pandemic recovery
FAFCE Board Resolution Family is the heart of the post-pandemic recovery Online Board Meeting, 10 November 2020 The future is only possible with children, and the post-pandemic recovery will only be possible with the
European Parliament recognises the importance of the family in Employment and social policies
On October 22nd, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution on “Employment and social policies of the Euro area 2020” which recognises the vital importance of families and offers specific improvements in four different areas,
FAFCE participation to the Economic Forum (8-10 Sept 2020)
FAFCE participation to the 2020 Economic Forum FAFCE is happy to be this year again among the partners of the Economic Forum, that will be held on the 8-10 September 2020 in Karpacz
Press Release | FAFCE’s President to EUCO Members: “Sustainable development only possible through demographic and family policies”
Brussels, 30 July 2020 Finding resources for family policies able to face the current demographic winter. This is the true challenge to make of the post-pandemic recovery a moment of regeneration for our Continent. This is
European Commission Report on the Impact of Demographic Change
Is the European Union finally considering the demographic challenges in Europe? Over the last years, FAFCE has been raising awareness on the demographic challenges faced by European Countries: no EU Member State reaches the
Press Release | Demographic Challenges and Sustainable Development. A new chapter for Family Policies in Europe?
Brussels, 26 June 2020 “Family Associations are not a lobby group, they are not a trade union, they are not only a consumers’ association; they are, first and foremost, the voice of the
FAFCE WEBINAR on Demographic Challenges and Sustainable Development, Thursday – 25 June 2020 (14.00 – 15.00 CEST)
Webinar Demographic Challenges and Sustainable Development. A new chapter for Family Policies in Europe? Thursday, 25 June 2020, 14:00 – 15:00 Please register by e-mailing to info@fafce.org You will receive the link to connect
[UPDATE] Demographic challenges in post-pandemic times: an overview of the European Union’s answer to the demographic issue
During the last years, FAFCE has been alerting about the demographic challenges that every European Country has to face. Also as a consequence of the current public health and economic crisis, the EU institutions
FAFCE co-signed the Manifesto “Europe must not forget independent education and educational pluralism”
FAFCE is happy to announce its support and its signature to the Manifesto "Europe must not forget independent education and educational pluralism", which stresses that "coronavirus cannot be an excuse to limit acquired rights