Family
The Families are Europe’s Treasure. In this area of our web site we present some issues related to the Family and our activities in this field with facts and figures. The role of the Family today in the society with its values and actions for the society are surprised in this area.
“Family as a primary cornerstone” : a side-event on Education in Geneva.
Geneva, 15 September 2025 The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) is a co-organiser of the side-event "Family as a primary cornerstone" that will take place in United Nations, Geneva on Tuesday 16 September. FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi will be among the speakers, along with H.E. Apostolic
Vincenzo Bassi : Family and birth expenses out of the EU Stability Pact
Saturday, the 30th of August 2025 The presentation of the Update to the Economic and Financial Document (DEF)—which the Italian Government must submit to the Italian Parliament by September 27—and the subsequent submission of the 2026 budget bill to the European Commission are, as they are every year, two
FAFCE pays tribute to the late MEP Anna Záborská
Brussels, 22 August 2025 It is with profound sorrow that the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) has learned of the passing of Mrs. Anna Záborská, a faithful servant of the common good, a devoted mother and grandmother, and a courageous witness to the dignity of human
FAFCE participates on panel in Porto on demographic challenges
Brussels, 12th December 2024 FAFCE's President, Vincenzo Bassi, recently participated on a panel in Porto, Portugal. The conference was held at the Palácio da Bolsa, hosted by the Associação Comercial do Porto (Porto’s Chamber of Commerce) and the Faculty
Globalisation and the Family – Opinion Article by FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi
Brussels, 4th December 2024 The following is a translation of an opinion article by FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi published by Avvenire in Italian on 4th December 2024. Between Politics and Markets: How International Events Impact the Family What is
New book, “Blessed and Holy Couples” by Dr. Helmut Moll, highlights models for families today
Brussels, 2nd December 2024 Dr Helmut Moll, a renowned theologian and expert in Church history, has penned a compelling new book, Selige und heilige Ehepaare (Blessed and Holy Couples). This inspiring work invites readers to reflect on the lives of
PRESS RELEASE FAFCE Welcomes New European Commission and Calls for Collaborative Action on Europe’s Demographic Winter
Brussels, the 27th of November 2024 FAFCE invites the new European Commission to work collaboratively in responding to the demographic crisis. The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) congratulates President Ursula von der Leyen as she begins
Italy’s Single and Universal Allowance for Children
Brussels, 27th November 2024 FAFCE President, Vincenzo Bassi, explains Italy's policy called the Single and Universal Allowance for Children. In a video in Italian on FAFCE's YouTube channel, President Bassi outlines that Italy's Single and Universal Allowance for Children
PRESS RELEASE “Families should be considered an investment, not a cost”, says FAFCE’s Autumn Board resolution
Brussels, 15th November 2024 The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) convened its Board in Brussels to approve a resolution to address the disastrous demographic crisis facing Europe. At the Board Meeting on the 7th November, the
