Bioethics
“This bioethics will not begin with a consideration of sickness and death in order to reach an understanding of the meaning of life and the worth of the individual – Pope Francis said. Rather, it will begin with a profound belief in the irrevocable dignity of the human person, as loved by God – the dignity of each person, in every phase and condition of existence – as it seeks out those forms of love and care that are concerned for the vulnerability and frailty of each individual”.
PRESS RELEASE | European Council on Demographic Challenges and Competitiveness
PRESS RELEASE European Council on Demographic Challenges and Competitiveness Brussels, 1st of July 2023 "It is an important act of awareness, which will allow the European Commission to implement proposals to tackle the demographic
European Commission brings attention to the role of families in dealing with mental health crisis
27th of June 2023 A comprehensive approach to mental health: communication from the Commission On the 7th of June 2023, the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety of the European Commission published a communication
The ‘European Year of Competences’: an opportunity to rediscover service to the common good through the families
27 June 2023, On the occasion of the 'European Year of Competences' announced by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in the State of the Union 2023 address, the President of FAFCE
Council of Europe’s publication of the “Reykjavik Declaration”: a vision for the future of the Council of Europe
23rd of June 2023, The Council of Europe organised last May its 4th Summit of Heads of State and Government in Reykjavik, Iceland. This Summit aimed “to stand united against Russia’s war of aggression against
Throwback to the European Art Contest ceremony awards
22th of June 2023 Following the announcement of the results of the European Art Contest, FAFCE invited participants from all over Europe to Strasbourg to give the prizes to the winners of the contest
Loneliness in The European Union: Policies at work
8th of June 2023 On Tuesday, 6 June 2023, the European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion hosted a high-level conference in Brussels to mark the conclusion of the European Parliament's pilot
Take-aways of FAFCE conference on the European Year of Skills 2023: a call to recognise family skills
2nd of June 2023 On the occasion of the European Year of Skills 2023, FAFCE and its partners organised on the 31st of May 2023 the dialogue conference: “Grounded in the Present, skilled for the
INVITATION I Invitation to the award ceremony of FAFCE European Art Contest
23 May 2023, The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) is happy to invite you to European Parliament award ceremony of the Saint Joseph European Art Contest 14 June 2023 (18.00 –
CONFERENCE INVITATION | European Year of Skills 2023: join dialogue conference on upskilling, training and education in the EU (31 May 2023, 9.00 – 13.00)
CONFERENCE INVITATION Following the publication of the joint contribution on the European Year of Skills, FAFCE and its partners invite you to the conference “Grounded in the Present, skilled for the Future”, addressing reskilling and
FAFCE to co-host conference: Investing in the Family, Investing in the Future
Brussels, 12th March 2024 FAFCE will co-host a conference with Romana Tomc MEP entitled Investing in the Family, Investing in the Future in Brussels on Tuesday 19th March 2024. The conference emphasizes the significance of investing in family policies
FAFCE statement on the discussion of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council
Brussels, 12th March 2024 FAFCE welcomes the discussion of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council on 11th March. Families should be at the core of policy-making, particularly vulnerable families and large families. The Council called upon
FAFCE welcomes EU directive on platform workers
Brussels, 12th March 2024 On Monday 11th March, EU member states approved an agreement on the rights of platform workers. Considered under the status of contractor or self-employed, this directive provides a pathway towards the protections that are granted
PRESS RELEASE Irish referendum on family and motherhood: “common sense is back”
Brussels, 11th of March 2024 The people of the Republic of Ireland rejected proposed constitutional changes during two referendum votes on Friday. Family networks were crucial to the successful NoNo campaign, whereas the failed YesYes campaign was supported by
International Women’s Day 2024: Carla Di Lello
Brussels, 8th March 2024 Every 8th March the world celebrates International Women's Day. To celebrate the occasion, we have spoken to a couple of strong women around FAFCE who promote the family. Please read our feature interview with FAFCE
International Women’s Day 2024: Angelika Weichsel Mitterrutzner
Brussels, 8th March 2024 The 8th March is celebrated as International Women's Day. At FAFCE, we work with incredible women and mothers across Europe. Today we spoke to Angelika Weichsel Mitterrutzner, who serves on FAFCE's board as our Second
