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)
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
The EU Strategy for a Better Internet for Children recognises online pornography as a risk for children
24 May 2022, The European Commission published on the 11th of May 2022 its new EU Strategy for a Better Internet for Children (BIK+), which finally tackles the question of the children exposure to
CONFERENCE INVITATION | FAFCE XXV Anniversary: “Celebrating the Beauty of the Family”
The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe celebrates this year its 25th anniversary with Pope Francis in Rome. We are therefore happy to invite you to a conference on PROGRAMME 10
The Council of Europe calls to protect children from online pornography
16 May 2022, On the 25th of April 2022, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a Resolution “For an assessment of the means and provisions to combat children's exposure to
PRESS RELEASE | FAFCE celebrates the International Day of Families
The 15th of May, is the International Day of Families. FAFCE President, Vincenzo Bassi, declares: “This is a special occasion to say thank you to our families, to all its members. It is a precious moment to highlight the hidden and priceless work of many fathers and mothers and the contribution of our families and family networks to the social cohesion of our communities.
PRESS RELEASE | FAFCE Board: Families and family associations, builders of peace
PRESS RELEASE | FAFCE Board: Families and family associations, builders of peace Vác, 6 May 2022 FAFCE Board gathered in the city of Vác (Hungary), from the 4th to the 6th of May.
Outgoing Commissioner pushes LGBT agenda at the EU Council but ministers won’t follow her
On 28 October the Italian Presidency of the EU in cooperation with the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the General Secretariat of the EU Council hosted a high-level conference on “Tackling sexual orientation
Press release | Let’s Celebrate! Over 100 candidates to the European Elections support the Family, Europe’s Treasure! – International Day of Families 2014
Tomorrow, 15 May, is the International Day of Families, and it is also the 20th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family. These two events will be celebrated at the European Economic
Press release | “Europe Day” – Don’t forget the family, Europe’s treasure!
Today the European Institutions celebrate what is commonly known as "Europe Day" in Brussels. Two weeks ahead of the European elections, the commemoration of the "Schuman declaration" by one of the founding fathers
“VOTE FOR FAMILY 2014” – FAFCE launches pledge campaign for Family friendly policies ahead of the EU Elections!
Today FAFCE, the European Federation of Catholic Family Associations, and its Members launch an EU wide campaign calling for family friendly EU policies ahead of the European Elections. The campaign Vote for Family
Popular Expression vs. Political Power in the EU – is 1.8 Million EU Citizens enough to convince the European Commission to implement the ruling of the European Court of Justice?
As the last plenary session of the European Parliament before the European elections is about to begin, some Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are voicing concern that EU citizens are not agreeing
Individualism vs. the Common good? The adopted Lunacek report divides the EU
Brussels, 4 February 2014 Today, Tuesday 4 February, the European Parliament adopted a report on "The EU Roadmap against homophobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity”, presented by Austrian MEP Ulrike Lunacek. A report founded
Open Letter to the MEPs on the Lunacek Report: Should private sex life be a guideline for EU policies? An attack on filiation, subsidiarity and social peace in the EU – the effects of the Lunacek Report
On 1st February FAFCE addressed an open letter to the Members of the European Parliament regarding the Lunacek report on an EU LGBT Roadmap. The full letter is available below. Brussels, 1st February 2014
The EU and Abortion: a twofold need for subsidiarity
Brussels, 16 January 2014 Following a statement on the behalf of the European Commission on “Non-discrimination in the framework of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)”, a debate took place at the plenary session of
The resolution adopted by the European Parliament replacing the proposal of the Estrela Report
On 10 December 2013 the European Parliament adopted a resolution on "Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights". This text is the alternative resolution that substitutes the proposal of the portugese MEPEdite EStrela. The
















