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Although family-policies are a national competence and greatly vary across the 27 EU Member-States, the European Union can play an important role in promoting family-friendly policies. FAFCE supports in this direction the daily work of the different EU bodies:

  • European Parliament: composed of representatives directly elected by the EU citizens, it participates to produce the EU legislation with the European Council and the European Commission.
  • European Council: composed of the EU heads of state or governments, it defines the EU’s political directions and priorities.
  • European Commission: composed of designated Commissioners led by a President, it is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.
  • Council of the European Union: composed of Ministers from each Member-States, it meets regularly to discuss specific points on the EU legislation and coordinate EU policies.
  • Economic and Social European Committee:  composed of representatives of civil society (workers’ and employers’ organisation, interest groups, etc.), this EU advisory body issues opinions on EU issues.
  • Committee of the Regions: composed of locally and regionally elected representatives, this EU advisory body produces opinions on EU legislation that directly impact regions and cities.
1403, 2023

FAFCE contributes to the public consultation on the 2023 Strategic Foresight Report

March 14th, 2023|Categories: Ageing, Demographic challenges, European Union, Family & Work-life balance, Latest News, Parenthood & Children education|Tags: , , , , , , |

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 of exploring, anticipating and shaping

303, 2023

2023 European Day for a Work-Free Sunday: Synchronised quality resting time for an improved mental health of workers

March 3rd, 2023|Categories: European Union, FAFCE, Latest News|Tags: , , , , , |

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 on March 3, the European

103, 2023

PRESS RELEASE | Cooperation agreement between FAFCE & SME Connect: Together for a more sustainable Europe

March 1st, 2023|Categories: Demographic challenges, Economy of the Family, European Union, Latest News, Press Release|Tags: , , , , , |

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 therefore convinced of the strategic

1502, 2023

Ageing Population: UN report shows that it is not only Europe’s problem

February 15th, 2023|Categories: Ageing, Demographic challenges, European Union, Human dignity, Latest News, United Nations|Tags: , , , , , , , |

15 February 2023, The World Social Report is a leading publication that focuses on significant social topics issued by the United Nations Secretariat's Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), which serves as a crucial link between global economic,

2401, 2023

The European Parliament calls for better child protection in online video games environment

January 24th, 2023|Categories: Children's Rights, European Union, Latest News|Tags: , , , , , , |

24 January 2023, On the 17th of January 2023 a debate was held at the European Parliament’s plenary sitting in Strasbourg on the subject of Consumer protection in online video games: a European single market approach. The document adopted

1908, 2022

Entry into force of new EU work-life balance rights for parents and carers

August 19th, 2022|Categories: European Union, Family & Work-life balance, Latest News|Tags: , , |

19 August 2022, Since  August 2nd, all EU Member States must transpose the 2019 Work-Life Balance Directive in their national legislations, which introduces new standards for the work-life balance of carers with parental leaves and flexible working arrangements: 4

1407, 2022

EU 2022 Czech Presidency: Solidarity, child protection and support to families on the agenda

July 14th, 2022|Categories: European Union, Latest News|Tags: , , , , , , |

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 motto “Europe as a Task:

1107, 2022

Intervention of FAFCE President at the European Parliament on “The richness of the family and its relationships”

July 11th, 2022|Categories: European Union, Latest News|Tags: , , |

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 Conservatives and Reformists (ECR)

807, 2022

European Parliament recent positions on care, mental health at work, women’s poverty, and abortion

July 8th, 2022|Categories: European Union, Latest News|Tags: , , , , , |

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 resolution to promote abortion following

107, 2022

LA FAFCE contribue au travail de la Commission européenne sur la fuite des cerveaux en zone rurale

July 1st, 2022|Categories: Demographic challenges, European Union, Latest News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

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". La fuite des cerveaux est l'émigration