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”.
European Sunday Alliance welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to go further on fair telework and a right to disconnect
Brussels, 15th of October 2025 The European Sunday Alliance contributed to the second-stage consultation launched by the European Commission on the workers’ right to disconnect and fair telework. FAFCE is proud to be a
Council of Europe Debate on Mental Health of Children
Brussels, 9th of October 2025 Last week, FAFCE was closely following the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, and met with Members of the Assembly and relevant stakeholders. Among the several
FAFCE at the 34th Economic Forum: “Time of Transition – What Future for Europe?”
Brussels, 7th of October 2025 Last month, between the 2nd and the 4th of September, FAFCE participated in the Economic Forum in Karpacz, Poland. The Economic Forum is a project of the Foundation Institute
New Council of Europe measures to protect minors from online pornography
Strasbourg, 07 October 2025 Council of Europe 2025 thematic guidance note on “Safeguarding children from the risks of accessing online pornographic content" FAFCE welcomes with great enthusiasm the work and the dedication of the
PRESS RELEASE : FAFCE Conference on protecting children from online threats
Brussels, 25 September 2025 On the 23rd of September FAFCE co-organised a conference at the European Parliament on Protecting children from online threats, hosted by MEP Matej Tonin (EPP, Slovenia). Participants and Members of
PRESS RELEASE: UN Side Event on the Principal role of Families in Education
Brussels, 25 September 2025 Just last week, on Tuesday 16th September, the Federation of Catholic Family Association in Europe (FAFCE) co-organised the event "Family as a Cornerstone: Upholding Parental Roles in ensuring the right
Protecting minors from online threats – Conference on 23 September
Brussels, 17 September 2025 A conference on "Protecting minors from online threats" will take place on Tuesday 23rd September at 18h in the European Parliament. You may register here : https://forms.gle/ecYAtfb82M8CxmVd8Thank you to MEP Matej Tonin (EPP, Slovenia)
“Family as a primary cornerstone” : a side-event on Education in Geneva.
Geneva, 15 September 2025 The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) is a co-organiser of the side-event "Family as a primary cornerstone" that will take place in United Nations, Geneva on Tuesday
Vincenzo Bassi : Family and birth expenses out of the EU Stability Pact
Saturday, the 30th of August 2025 The presentation of the Update to the Economic and Financial Document (DEF)—which the Italian Government must submit to the Italian Parliament by September 27—and the subsequent submission of
Webinar: “Empowering Working Mothers”
“Empowering Mothers: Advancing Recognition and Overcoming Workplace Challenges” Brussels, the 4th of November 2025 On the 13th of November FAFCE hosted an online webinar on “Empowering Mothers: Advancing Recognition and Overcoming Workplace Challenges”, bringing together 4 panelists: policymakers, politicians,
Increasing violence against Christians inside the EU: OIDAC Report
Brussels, the 18th of November 2025 On Tuesday 18 November 2025, FAFCE was invited to the presentation of the annual report of OIDAC, the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians, at the European Parliament in Brussels. OIDAC Director
FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi takes part in CCEE meeting of bishops and directors for Family and Life
Rome, 13 November 2025 From 9 to 11 November 2025, FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi takes part in CCEE meeting of bishops and national directors for Family and Life in Rome (Italy). "The seminar participants had the opportunity to listen
The European Parliament condems surrogacy in Gender Equality Strategy 2025
Brussels, 14 November 2025 On Thursday 13 November 2025, in the resolution "Gender Equality Strategy", the European Parliament clearly expressed its view that it : "Condemns the practice of surrogacy, which involves the reproductive exploitation and use of women's
PRESS RELEASE: FAFCE Autumn Board Meeting
Brussels, 6th of November 2025 Between the 4th and the 6th of November 2025, FAFCE held its bi-annual Board Meeting in Brussels, Belgium. FAFCE Members from all over Europe gathered to exchange on their respective activities and on the
FAFCE Board Meeting Resolution : “Subsidiarity, not centralization”
FAFCE Board Meeting Resolution : “Subsidiarity, not centralization” Brussels, the 6th of November 2025 In the current context of demographic transitions, FAFCE calls upon the European Union and its Member States to recognize the essential role of
