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”.
Protecting Minors from Pornography – Speech of Maria Hildingsson, Secretary General of FAFCE, at the European Parliament
Protecting minors from pornography Maria Hildingsson, Secretary General of FAFCE European Parliament, Brussels, 8 February 2017 Why would one not protect children from pornography? We have heard about the consequences of the exposure
European Parliament Rejects a Proposal for a Report on Surrogacy
FAFCE welcomes today’s rejection by the European Parliament of a proposal for a report on surrogacy, which could legitimise this practice. In fact, the Legal Affairs Committee had demanded authorisation to start a
Press Release | Exposure of Children to Pornography: call to improve EU Legislation
Today a conference on the Exposure of Children to Pornography will take place at the European Parliament, to raise awareness on this issue of concern for parents and families in Europe. On this occasion FAFCE launches a call to the
European Parliament Calls for Automatic Recognition of Adoptions between EU Member States
On 2 February, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on Cross-border Aspects of Adoptions, regarding the mutual recognition of domestic adoptions between EU Member States. The resolution calls on the European Commission to begin
The Use of New Genetic Technologies in Human Beings
The Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe hosted on 24 January, a hearing about a report named “The Use of New Genetic
Women, Work and Maternity
A hearing on “Women in the Public Space” took place at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe On Monday, 23 January 2017, the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination of the Parliamentary
Pope Francis: A New Catechumenate for Marriage Is Needed
On 21 January, Pope Francis addressed the Roman Rota (the highest ecclesiastical court of the Holy See) on the occasion of the inauguration of the new judiciary year. In his speech the Holy
Press Release | European Court of Human Rights rules against surrogacy arrangements
Grand Chamber Judgment clarifies that there is no obligation to recognise parental ties if there is no biological link Strasbourg, 24 January 2017 Today the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights
Sunday rest protected by Greek Council of State
In 2014 the Greek government passed a law allowing shops in three regions to open on Sundays. Trade associations and unions raised a case about its constitutionality and the law has been suspended
FAFCE Participates in “Amoris Laetitia” Forum
18 June 2021 Between the 9th and 12th of June, the Holy See’s Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life hosted an online forum on the topic, "Where are we with Amoris Laetitia? Strategies for the
The “sexual and reproductive health and rights” of women discussed at the European Parliament
10 June 2021 Are the EU policy-makers really interested in the health of women? The Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) Committee of the European Parliament adopted on the 11th of May 2021 a Report on the situation of
FAFCE Webinar on “Demographic Change and the Future of Europe”: “Family policies will shape the future of Europe”
4 June 2021 On June 3rd, 2021, FAFCE organised, in cooperation with the European People's Party (EPP) working group on ‘Intercultural and religious dialogue’, a Webinar on the topic of demographic change and the future of Europe. EPP Group
PRESS RELEASE | FAFCE Webinar on “Family work-life balance in times of changes” calls to invest in families and equal opportunities for parents
Webinar on “Family work-life balance in times of demographic changes: a tool for intergenerational solidarity” A call to invest in families and equal opportunities for parents 3rd of June 2021, Following the International Day of Parents, FAFCE
FAFCE 2021 Spring Board Resolution: The Family is the Democratic and Demographic Future of Europe
27 May 2021 FAFCE Board Resolution on the Conference on the Future of Europe The Family is the Democratic and Demographic Future of Europe 27 May 2021 As a consequence of the launch of the Conference on the Future
PRESS RELEASE | FAFCE Board Members adopt a Resolution on “The Family is the Democratic and Demographic Future of Europe”
Not only does the family constitute the first school of social and civic life by teaching children how to interact with others in a respectful and complementary manner based on compromise, it also affirms the importance of these values for parents and grandparents, who learn to make sacrifices for others and experience the unique freedom created through responsibility.
