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)
War in Ukraine: the courageous support of Ukrainian refugees by Polish families
March 14, 2022 Following FAFCE's call for donations for Ukrainian families, Theresa Kapela, FAFCE delegate of the member association "Związek Dużych Rodzin 3+" (association of large Polish families), shares her testimony and courageous example
Meeting of the President of FAFCE with Card. Hollerich, President of COMECE in Luxembourg
March 10th, 2022, On the 4th of March 2022, the President of the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE), Vincenzo Bassi, and its Secretary General, Nicola Speranza, met with Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich,
CALL FOR DONATIONS to support Ukrainian families
Brussels, the 10th of March 2022 Following last week's FAFCE appeal for peace in Ukraine, our Members and Partner Associations wish to commit concretely to support Ukrainian families fleeing the war. Indeed, as
Happy International Women’s Day: celebrating the contribution of women
8th of March 2022, On the International Women’s Day, FAFCE celebrates the great contribution of women to our families, our communities, Europe and the Church. This year, the Catholic University of Avila, organised a
Statement of the European Sunday Alliance on the annual European Day for a Work-Free Sunday on March 3 2022
3 March 2022, The 3rd of March 2022 is the European day for a work free Sunday. The European Sunday Alliance calls on political leaders to put as a priority of the EU social
A mixed message of the European Parliament when it comes to the freedom of expression of NGOs
25th of February 2022, On February 17th, 2022, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on ‘A statute for European cross-border associations and non-profit organisations’, tackling the effectiveness of the freedom of expression for the
PRESS RELEASE | FAFCE call for peace in Ukraine
Brussels, the 24th of February 2022 Following the troubling news coming from Ukraine, FAFCE associates itself to Pope Francis' appeal for peace, addressed in particular "to political leaders so that they make a serious
PRESS RELEASE | FAFCE’s appeal for peace in Ukraine
Brussels, the 24th of February 2022 Following the troubling news coming from Ukraine, FAFCE associates itself to Pope Francis' appeal for peace, addressed in particular "to political leaders so that they make a serious
The European Parliament recalls the heavy work of caregivers during the pandemic and their risk to poverty
22nd of February 2022, Last week, the European Parliament adopted two resolutions on the difficult consequences of the pandemic on European families. The texts stressed the obstacles faced by caregivers, especially mothers, in the
Estrela SRHR Report: Open letter to MEP from FAFCE President
On 6 December FAFCE's President Antoine Renard addressed an open letter to the Members of the European Parliament regarding the Estrela Report due to be voted by the European Parliament on Tuesday 10th
FAFCE’s Analysis of the Estrela Report – A Proposal Unworthy of the EU
FAFCE updated its analysis of the Estrela Report: "A proposal unworthy of the EU, 11 reasons to vote against it followed by arising questions". The analysis can be downloaded below.
The “Estrela Report” adopted once again: the Rights of Parents and the Protection of Children at risk due to pressure from radical lobbies
This morning the European Parliament Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee (FEMM) voted in favour of the report presented by MEP Edite Estrela on “Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights”, following the referral by the plenary in
The Estrela Report is back on the table – European parents expect the EP to act democratically
On 22 October a European Parliament report on “Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights” (SRHR) was referred back to the Committee on Womens’ Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM). It is indeed an exception for
“An EU Roadmap against homophobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity” – a European Parliament report likely to divide the EU
A couple of months ahead of the European Elections, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) of the European Parliament prepares a report that is likely to meet very diverging opinions across
Press release | 1,4 Million EU Citizens in favour of Human Dignity – European Parliament split over “Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Health” Report
Brussels, 22 October 2013 Today, Tuesday 22 October, the European Parliament took a position on the issue of Human Dignity. By voting a decision to refer the resolution on Sexual and Reproductive Health
FAFCE’s Message on the occasion of the International Day of the Family 2013: Invest in the Family, Families are Europe’s wealth!
Families are the basic units of society, and a family has a value of its own. It is more than just the simple sum of its members. From an economic perspective the family
Press release | FAFCE greets the European Parliament’s vote in favour of Tonio Borg, a vote respectful of Fundamental Freedoms
FAFCE greets the European Parliament’s vote in favour of the nomination of the Maltese Commissioner Designate Tonio Borg for the Health and Consumer Protection portfolio. In a full hemicycle the vote took place
The European Parliament votes on the nomination of maltese Commissioner Designate Tonio Borg: the FAFCE calls on MEPs to stand up for Fundamental Freedoms
On 21 November the European Parliament will vote on the nomination of the Commissioner Designate Tonio Borg for the Health and Consumer Rights portfolio. The FAFCE has addressed an open letter to all MEPs
