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)
Press Release : FAFCE welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV
Brussels, 09 May 2025 Following its Spring Board Meeting in the Netherlands, the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) rejoices for the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, following the choice
FAFCE President speaks at the Intergroup on Demography of the European Parliament
Brussels, 25th April 2025 On Thursday 24th April, FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi was invited to speak on “Intergenerational solidarity and demography policies of the EU” at the European Parliament Intergroup on Demography. The
Press Release : In Gratitude for a Shepherd of Families: FAFCE honours the Legacy of Pope Francis
Brussels, 22 April 2025 The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) expresses its heartfelt sorrow at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, following the announcement of the Sede Vacante on Easter
FAFCE President intervenes at a conference ‘2nd careers: challenges and opportunities’
Brussels, 9th of April 2025 On the 29th of March FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi intervened at a conference ‘2nd careers: challenges and opportunities’, organised by the Catholic University of Porto Alumni Office and various
Launch of the Demography Intergroup at the European Parliament
Brussels, 20th March 2025 This Thursday 20th March, FAFCE was invited to the first meeting of the Demography Intergroup at the European Parliament. Around twenty MEPs from different political groups agreed that the EU
FAFCE’s Unique Public Intervention at the UN: Protecting Children from Online Pornography
Brussels, 1st April 2025 On the 19th of March, FAFCE participated at the side event on “the Scourge of Pornography in the Digital Age” at the United Nations during the 2025 Commission on the
Have your say on Intergenerational Fairness Strategy of the European Commission !
Brussels, 19 March 2025 FAFCE has made its contribution to the consultation of civil society organised by the European Commission about Intergenerational Fairness. EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef has been asked tasked with designing a Strategy
European Certificate of Parenthood : no clear solution to the deadlock
Brussels, 14 March 2025 On Wednesday March 12 in Strasbourg, the European Parliament debated about the European Certificate of Parenthood. An oral question had been asked to the European Commission by the Renew MEP
A new EU Roadmap for Women’s Rights
Brussels, Wednesday 12th March 2025 In the wake of the International Women’s Day on March 8th, European Commissioner for Equality, Hadja Lahbib, has announced the publication of a "Roadmap on Women's Rights" to boost
FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi’s full speech at Rimini Meeting 2024
Brussels, 9th September 2024 The following is an English translation of the speech given by FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi at the Rimini Meeting in Italy during the event Family: A Place of Hope on
Rimini Meeting hears address by FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi
Brussels, 27th August 2024 FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi gave a speech to the Rimini Meeting last Thursday. The popular conference holds great importance in Italian politics. Entitled Family: A Place of Hope, Bassi participated
FAFCE Summer Newsletter 2024
Brussels, 26th of July 2024 Dear Friends, Today, we celebrate the feast day of Saints Anne and Joachim, the parents of the Virgin Mary. Accordingly, this Sunday is the World Day for Grandparents and the
Metsola elected as President of the European Parliament
Brussels, 17th July 2024 Yesterday the European Parliament elected its President. Roberta Metsola MEP of Malta's Nationalist Party (EPP) was elected to a second term during July's Strasbourg plenary, the last until the summer
European Council publishes Strategic Agenda conclusions, announces Costa as President
Brussels, 2nd July 2024 Last week the European Council adopted its Strategic Agenda for the European Union from 2024 to 2029. FAFCE welcomes the emphasis that the Agenda places on the ecological, digital, and
The Hungarian Presidency: A Crucial Moment for Combating Europe’s Demographic Winter
Brussels, 2nd July 2024 NB: The following is an opinion piece by FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi, originally published on the European Conservative. The Hungarian Presidency: A Crucial Moment for Combating Europe's Demographic Winter As
“A Europe anchored in its popular origin”: Translated interview with Religion en Libertad
Brussels, 25th June 2024 NB: This is a translated version of an interview in Spanish conducted by Pablo Gines at Religion en Libertad, published on 19th June 2024. FAFCE (www.fafce.org) is the Federation of Catholic Family Associations
New law would ‘deteriorate ethical standards’ in Albania, says FAFCE in letter to national parliament
Brussels, 24th June 2024 On Friday, the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) sent a letter to Albanian leaders urging for the withdrawal of the draft law On Sexual and Reproductive Health.
Link between cohesion and demographic challenges, says Council of EU
Brussels, 19th June 2024 Yesterday, the European Council of the European Union debated on the strategic agenda 2024-2029 and the topic of cohesion policy at the General Affairs Council. Straddling several subjects that impact
