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”.
Maternity and paternity leave in the EU
European Parliament Infographic on Maternity and paternity leave in the EU
The address of Pope Francis to Europe
Strasbourg, 25 November 2014, Address of Pope Francis to the European Parliament Strasbourg, 25 November 2014, Address of Pope Francis to the Council of Europe
The Synod of Bishops
Who has not heard of the recent Synod on the family? The press and the media have covered it and that is rather reassuring: the positions taken by the Church are not met
The Pope spoke to Europe in Strasbourg, but what is the difference between the European Parliament and the Council of Europe?
On 25 November 2014, Pope Francis addressed the European Parliament, gathered for this occasion in a formal session, then he went to the Council of Europe. For the first non-European Pope of the
What European Perspectives for Surrogacy?
On 22 October 2014, in Strasbourg, the EPP Working Group on bioethics and human dignity sponsored a meeting on surrogacy. The meeting, chaired by the Slovak MEP Miroslav Mikolášik, focused on the case
Press release | The human: the most notable absentee of the 2015 European Commission Work Programme
Brussels, 17 December 2014 Yesterday 16 December the European Commission presented its 2015 Work Programme to the European Parliament. With this document, the College sets out its plans for the 12 months ahead, making new
Over 100 organisations call on the European Commission to withdraw the 5th Equal Treatment Directive Proposal
Brussels, 3 December 2014 On the occasion of the International Day of People with Disability (3 December), FAFCE together with more than 100 organisations representing several million citizens in EU Member States are
« The family, united, fruitful and indissoluble, possesses the elements fundamental for fostering hope in the future. » – Pope Francis addresses a strong message in favour of the family and human dignity to the European Parliament
Today Pope Francis addressed the European Parliament during its plenary session in Strasbourg. His speech which was welcomed by standing ovations by the Members of European Parliament through whom he addressed a message
Outgoing Commissioner pushes LGBT agenda at the EU Council but ministers won’t follow her
On 28 October the Italian Presidency of the EU in cooperation with the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the General Secretariat of the EU Council hosted a high-level conference on “Tackling sexual orientation
The EU Trio Presidency and European Commissioners express their support for families
On the 24th of November 2020, the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth organied an online event on “Overcoming COVID-19 – jointly developing prospects for strong families”, where representatives of the EU Trio Presidency
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen: The fight against violences begins with education on human dignity
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, FAFCE President, Vincenzo Bassi, declared: “The fight against violence calls for a change of mentality and for a focus on education. Domestic violence is the direct result of
FAFCE DIALOGUES #1 with Katalin Novák, Hungarian Minister for Families
FAFCE is happy to invite you to its dialogue on "Recovery plan and family policies: investing in the future of Europe" with Katalin Novák, Hungarian Minister for Families, to be held on 10 December 2020 (12.00-13.00 CET). Please find below
Ban on eugenic abortion in Poland: a crucial step to end discrimination against persons with disabilities
On the 22nd of October 2020, the Polish Constitutional Court ruled that abortion due to eugenic reasons was unconstitutional, as it was contrary to the protection of the dignity and the life of the human person, guaranteed by the
The Council of Europe addresses the protection of children from online sexual abuse
On November 11th, the Sub-Committee on Children of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe held a public hearing on the « Impact of COVID-19 on childrens rights and the protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual
Press Release | FAFCE Board: Family is the heart of the post-pandemic recovery
FAFCE held today its bi-annual Board Meeting, gathering representatives of Members Associations from all over Europe. Sharing the same concerns for the future of Europe after the pandemic, FAFCE Members adopted a Resolution on “Family is the heart of
