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”.
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 Contribution towards a European Pillar of Social Rights
In 2015, the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, announced the intention to launch an initiative to reinforce social rights in the European Union, also with a view to adapt them to
New President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani signed FAFCE Manifesto for Family
On Tuesday, 17 January 2017, the European Parliament elected Antonio Tajani, from the EPP group, as President for the next 2.5 years. During the election campaign for the European Parliament in 2014, Italian Member of
Open Letter on the Maltese Draft Equality Bill
Open Letter to Dr Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta Dr Helena Dalli, Minister for Social Dialogue, Consumers Affairs and Civil Liberties Mr Simon Busuttil, Leader of the Opposition Brussels - Valletta, 22
Press Release | Audiovisual Media Services in the EU: which protection for children?
European Parliament IMCO Committee votes for maintaining existing prohibition of TVs broadcasting pornography or gratuitous violence Brussels, 8 December 2016 On Monday, 5 December, the Internal
The European Social Charter in the Context of Implementation of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
Brussels, 7 December 2016 The European Parliament's Policy Department for Citizens' Rights and Constitutional Affairs published a paper on “the European Social Charter in the Context of Implementation of the EU Charter of Fundamental
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.
EU Parliament Approves Initiative on “Reversing demographic trends in EU regions using cohesion policy instruments”
25 May 2021, On Thursday, 20 May 2021, the European Parliament adopted a report on “Reversing demographic trends in EU regions using cohesion policy instruments" (Rapporteur: Daniel Buda, EPP, Romania). The report marks an positive step towards a more
INVITATION | Webinar on Demographic Change and the Future of Europe (3 June 2021, 16.30-17.30 CEST)
The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe, in cooperation with The EPP Working group 'Intercultural and religious dialogue' invites you to a Webinar on Demographic Change and the Future of Europe Thursday, 3 June 2021 16.30-17.30 (Brussels time)
INVITATION | FAFCE Webinar on “Family work-life balance in times of change: a tool to support intergenerational solidarity” (2 June 2021, 13.00 – 15.00 CEST)
The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe is happy to invite you to a webinar on Family Work-Life Balance in Times of Demographic Change a Tool to Support Intergenerational Solidarity 2nd of June 2021 13.00 - 15.00 CEST
Pope Francis Calls for Generational Sustainability at the General States of Birth
21 May 2021, On May 14th, 2021, Pope Francis delivered an inspiring address that marked the opening of the Stati Generali della Natalità, or the General States of Birth, in Italy, as we announced at the beginning of May.
INVITATION | European Sunday Alliance Webinar on ‘The right to disconnect and the need for a European weekly common day of rest’ (Tuesday, 1 June 2021 at 13:00-14:00 CEST)
The Steering Group of the European Sunday Alliance invites you to its Webinar on "The right to disconnect and the need for a European weekly common day of rest” Tuesday 1st of June 2021 13:00-14:00 CEST via Zoom – in
