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)
EU 2022 Czech Presidency: Solidarity, child protection and support to families on the agenda
14 July 2022, From 1st July to 31st December, following France, Czech Republic leads the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which rotates every 6 months between EU member states. With the
Intervention of FAFCE President at the European Parliament on “The richness of the family and its relationships”
11 July 2022, FAFCE President, Vincenzo Bassi, took part to a conference at the European Parliament on the 6th of July 2022 on “The richness of the family and its relationships”, organised by the
European Parliament recent positions on care, mental health at work, women’s poverty, and abortion
8 July 2022, For the last Plenary before the summer, the European Parliament adopted several resolutions on the upcoming European Care Strategy, mental health at work, and women’s poverty, in addition to a controversial
LA FAFCE contribue au travail de la Commission européenne sur la fuite des cerveaux en zone rurale
1er juillet 2022, Le 21 juin 2021, la FAFCE a contribué à la consultation publique initiée par la Commission Européenne, intitulée "Fuite des cerveaux - atténuer les problèmes liés au déclin de la population".
FAFCE participation to a Council of Europe Webinar on the Best Interests of the Child in parental separation and care proceedings
Brussels, 28 June 2022 Last Tuesday, FAFCE participated to a Webinar by the Conference of INGOs of the Council of Europe on "Determining and Evaluating the Best Interests and Rights of Children in Parental
New logo to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FAFCE
New logo to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FAFCE Brussels, 27th of June 2022 On the 10th of June, FAFCE celebrated its 25th anniversary with the conference Celebrating the Beauty of the Family and
PRESS RELEASE | Demography, solidarity and responsibility: the challenges of today’s families
Demography, solidarity and responsibility: the challenges of today's families The World Meeting of Families: an opportunity for a new impulse in the service of families Brussels, 21st of June 2022 “We left moved and
Address of Pope Francis for the XXV Anniversary of FAFCE
14 June 2022, European delegates and representatives of the 32 FAFCE Members gathered in Rome on the 10th of June 2022 to celebrate the XXV Anniversary of the Federation. FAFCE President, Vincenzo Bassi, opened
PRESS RELEASE | Celebration of FAFCE XXV Anniversary in Rome with Pope Francis and European delegates
Rome, 9 June 2022 The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) celebrates this year its 25th anniversary. Delegates of Family Associations from all over Europe will gather in Rome tomorrow and meet
FAFCE meeting with the EESC President, Henri Malosse
On the 1st of April, FAFCE’s Secretary General, Maria Hildingsson, met the President of the European Economic and Social Council (EESC), Henri Malosse. This French representative of the Business sector in the EESC since
Press release | A sad day for the Rights of the Child at the European Parliament
Strasbourg, 12 March 2015 Today is the Day of the Rights of the Child. Children are entitled to special care and assistance according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Children's best interest shall
Press release | Contradictory EU Parliament Report affirms subsidiarity on “Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights”
This morning the European Parliament voted the Annual report on the equality between women and men in the EU - 2013 presented by MEP Marc Tarabella. This report has raised concerns among citizens across the EU regarding the
First European Interest Group WORK-LIFE BALANCE launched!
3rd March 2015 – On the very day when the European Day for a Work Free Sunday is celebrated across Europe, at the EU Parliament, and in the presence of MEPs from different
What is good for the family is good for Europe!
On 23 January 2015, the Political Assembly of the European People’s Party gathered in Strasbourg adopted a Resolution on “Prospering families for a prosperous Europe or What is good for the family is
Press Release | EU Parliament report breaches Subsidiarity, criticises National referendums and promotes same-sex marriage
Brussels, 4 March 2015 In a week the European Parliament will be gathered in Strasbourg for its March Plenary Session and will vote on the Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World
Press release | Double Breach of Subsidiarity Ahead? 2 EU Parliament reports overstep EU competence
In a week the European Parliament will gather in Strasbourg for its March Plenary Session. On the agenda there are two reports that address issues of concern to all, namely Human Rights and
Press release | Over 60 000 citizens ask the EU not to support abortion. Will the European Parliament listen?
In one week the European Parliament will vote the Annual report on the equality between women and men in the EU - 2013 presented by MEP Marc Tarabella which includes many very positive points. However, there are
PRESS RELEASE | 2/3 of EU Parliament Committee ignore over 40 000 citizens calling for no EU support to abortion… the mobilisation continues!
Brussels, 21 January 2015 Over 40 000 citizens calling on the European Parliament to not adopt any provision in favour of EU support for abortion, an issue on which there is no EU competence,

















