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”.
Press release | FAFCE greets the European Parliament’s vote in favour of Tonio Borg, a vote respectful of Fundamental Freedoms
FAFCE greets the European Parliament’s vote in favour of the nomination of the Maltese Commissioner Designate Tonio Borg for the Health and Consumer Protection portfolio. In a full hemicycle the vote took place
The European Parliament votes on the nomination of maltese Commissioner Designate Tonio Borg: the FAFCE calls on MEPs to stand up for Fundamental Freedoms
On 21 November the European Parliament will vote on the nomination of the Commissioner Designate Tonio Borg for the Health and Consumer Rights portfolio. The FAFCE has addressed an open letter to all MEPs
Press release | The honesty of EC designate T. Borg stronger than false assertions
On Tuesday 13 November a 3 hours hearing was held at the European Parliament with the Maltese Commissioner designate Tonio Borg. The hearing was preceded by a misleading campaign against Dr Borg attacking
Campaign against fundamental freedoms
Campaign against fundamental freedoms: Maltese European Commission Candidate Tonio Borg hearing at the European Parliament 13 November 2012 An aggressive campaign is currently being conducted to oust the catholic Maltese Commissioner designate Tonio Borg: LGBT, atheist secularist
Press release | The ECHR upholds the notion of filiation
Brussels, 7th November 2011 The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) which holds a participatory status with the Council of Europe, greets the final judgment presented on 3rd November 2011 by the European
Press release | International Day of the Family: The European Federation of Catholic Family Associations (FAFCE) recalls that the priority for the family must be at the centre of work related policy making
Brussels, 15th May 2011 Considering family life as a primary criterion when designing working conditions can help sustain the democratic process and contribute to the social cohesion. Promoting working conditions that are compatible
FAFCE address to the Hungarian Presidency of the EU
FAFCE address to the Hungarian Presidency of the EU on the family and work balance in view of the Trio Presidency and Poland Declaration on the Impacts of Work and Family Life on Demographic Dynamics Budapest,
Press release | FAFCE calls upon Hungarian EU Presidency to put family first
On Wednesday the 30th of March 2011 Antoine Renard, President of the European Federation of Catholic Family Associations, presented a declaration to the Hungarian State Secretary of Social, Family and Youth Affairs, Dr
Freedom of conscience preserved and protected: the FAFCE welcomes the resolution adopted by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
On 7 October the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted a resolution in favour of the right of conscientious objection for medical practitioners: The right to conscientious objection in lawful medical
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | FAFCE Internship Programme
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FAFCE Internship Programme (October 2020- February 2021) The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe is an umbrella organisation of family associations from all over Europe. Our General Secretariat is based in Brussels, Belgium. Founded in
European Commission Report on the Impact of Demographic Change
Is the European Union finally considering the demographic challenges in Europe? Over the last years, FAFCE has been raising awareness on the demographic challenges faced by European Countries: no EU Member State reaches the so-called replacement fertility rate of
FAFCE publishes its 2019 Family Policy Report!
FAFCE is happy to publish its 2019 Family Policy Report, which provides an overview of family policies in selected EU Member-States, in the perspective of the implementation of the EU Directive on work-life balance for parents and carers. The
Press Release | Demographic Challenges and Sustainable Development. A new chapter for Family Policies in Europe?
Brussels, 26 June 2020 “Family Associations are not a lobby group, they are not a trade union, they are not only a consumers’ association; they are, first and foremost, the voice of the family, the first basic community,
FAFCE WEBINAR on Demographic Challenges and Sustainable Development, Thursday – 25 June 2020 (14.00 – 15.00 CEST)
Webinar Demographic Challenges and Sustainable Development. A new chapter for Family Policies in Europe? Thursday, 25 June 2020, 14:00 – 15:00 Please register by e-mailing to info@fafce.org You will receive the link to connect after the registration At the
[UPDATE] Demographic challenges in post-pandemic times: an overview of the European Union’s answer to the demographic issue
During the last years, FAFCE has been alerting about the demographic challenges that every European Country has to face. Also as a consequence of the current public health and economic crisis, the EU institutions seem to finally seriously taking
