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”.
Happy 20’s to all the families!
On 15 May, the 20th Anniversary of the International Year for the Family was celebrated everywhere in the world. In Brussels, a festive event gathered actors from civil life, European institutions and families. The
Press release | Let’s Celebrate! Over 100 candidates to the European Elections support the Family, Europe’s Treasure! – International Day of Families 2014
Tomorrow, 15 May, is the International Day of Families, and it is also the 20th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family. These two events will be celebrated at the European Economic
Press release | “Europe Day” – Don’t forget the family, Europe’s treasure!
Today the European Institutions celebrate what is commonly known as "Europe Day" in Brussels. Two weeks ahead of the European elections, the commemoration of the "Schuman declaration" by one of the founding fathers
“VOTE FOR FAMILY 2014” – FAFCE launches pledge campaign for Family friendly policies ahead of the EU Elections!
Today FAFCE, the European Federation of Catholic Family Associations, and its Members launch an EU wide campaign calling for family friendly EU policies ahead of the European Elections. The campaign Vote for Family
Popular Expression vs. Political Power in the EU – is 1.8 Million EU Citizens enough to convince the European Commission to implement the ruling of the European Court of Justice?
As the last plenary session of the European Parliament before the European elections is about to begin, some Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are voicing concern that EU citizens are not agreeing
Individualism vs. the Common good? The adopted Lunacek report divides the EU
Brussels, 4 February 2014 Today, Tuesday 4 February, the European Parliament adopted a report on "The EU Roadmap against homophobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity”, presented by Austrian MEP Ulrike Lunacek. A report founded
Open Letter to the MEPs on the Lunacek Report: Should private sex life be a guideline for EU policies? An attack on filiation, subsidiarity and social peace in the EU – the effects of the Lunacek Report
On 1st February FAFCE addressed an open letter to the Members of the European Parliament regarding the Lunacek report on an EU LGBT Roadmap. The full letter is available below. Brussels, 1st February 2014
The EU and Abortion: a twofold need for subsidiarity
Brussels, 16 January 2014 Following a statement on the behalf of the European Commission on “Non-discrimination in the framework of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)”, a debate took place at the plenary session of
The resolution adopted by the European Parliament replacing the proposal of the Estrela Report
On 10 December 2013 the European Parliament adopted a resolution on "Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights". This text is the alternative resolution that substitutes the proposal of the portugese MEPEdite EStrela. The
FAFCE Board Resolution | Family is the heart of the post-pandemic recovery
FAFCE Board Resolution Family is the heart of the post-pandemic recovery Online Board Meeting, 10 November 2020 The future is only possible with children, and the post-pandemic recovery will only be possible with the family. The Federation of Catholic
Is the future without demographic change possible?
FAFCE welcomes the recent answer to this question given by the European Committee of the Regions in an Opinion on “Demographic change: proposals on measuring and tackling its negative effects in the EU regions” adopted on October 14th, 2020.
European Parliament recognises the importance of the family in Employment and social policies
On October 22nd, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution on “Employment and social policies of the Euro area 2020” which recognises the vital importance of families and offers specific improvements in four different areas, as described in following paragraphs.
Pope Francis heartwarming message on education in times of pandemic
In these times of uncertainties and fear brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, Pope Francis brings a message of hope in his recent address on education. The Pope's video message was broadcasted during the Global Compact on Education at the
Slovakia: a bill under discussion to support pregnant women and young mothers
An amending proposal to the law on abortion is currently discussed in Slovakia, which proposes to improve pre- and post-natal care for women. The amended law would then offer new means to protect pregnant women and young mothers from
FAFCE participation to the Economic Forum (8-10 Sept 2020)
FAFCE participation to the 2020 Economic Forum FAFCE is happy to be this year again among the partners of the Economic Forum, that will be held on the 8-10 September 2020 in Karpacz (Poland). On the 9 September
