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.
March 3 – European Day for a Work-Free Sunday
March 3 – European Day for a Work-Free Sunday: Ensure synchronised resting time also in times of competitiveness On this year’s European Day for a Work-Free Sunday, the Steering Committee members of the European Sunday Alliance reaffirm a necessary commitment to promoting a common weekly day of rest for
The Digital Service Act: Protecting yourself from the Internet?
Brussels, Friday 24th January On January 22, a debate took place in the European Parliament on the Digital Service Act. The Digital Service Act (or DSA) was voted on by the European Parliament on July 5, 2002, before being adopted by the Council of the EU three months later.
FAFCE intervention at the University CEU San Pablo – VIII National Congress on Bioethics in the service of life and the person
Brussels 25 February 2025 FAFCE participated for the 1st time in the CEU Bioethics Congress in Madrid Last week, on February 18, Teresa Gerns, FAFCE UN and CoE Advocacy Director, spoke at the 8th edition of the National Congress on Bioethics at the CEU San Pablo University in Madrid. The
New law would ‘deteriorate ethical standards’ in Albania, says FAFCE in letter to national parliament
Brussels, 24th June 2024 On Friday, the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) sent a letter to Albanian leaders urging for the withdrawal of the draft law On Sexual and Reproductive Health. Addressed to the Speaker of
Link between cohesion and demographic challenges, says Council of EU
Brussels, 19th June 2024 Yesterday, the European Council of the European Union debated on the strategic agenda 2024-2029 and the topic of cohesion policy at the General Affairs Council. Straddling several subjects that impact cohesion, Ministers took a long-term
FAFCE: No consensus to impose surrogacy in Europe, shows Council of EU debate
Brussels, 19th June 2024 At the end of June the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union will end, making way for the Hungarian Presidency. Throughout the tenure, the issue of surrogacy has been a priority for
FAFCE comments on new legislature policy priorities
Brussels, 19th June 2024 Before the European elections this month, FAFCE disseminated a policy toolkit to candidates for the new legislature. After votes were counted, FAFCE's President wrote an open letter to incoming MEPs explaining the priorities for families
ECHR decision reaffirms that there’s no right to take a life, says FAFCE
Brussels, 19th June 2024 On Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights ruled in a decision relating to a Hungarian citizen who was refused euthanasia in Hungary. The European Court of Human Rights ruling established that Hungarian authorities' refusal
FAFCE COMMENT JHA Council a crucial opportunity for protection of children and preventing trafficking
Brussels, 13th June 2024 Today and tomorrow the Justice and Home Affairs Council will engage with matters including the protection of children, drug and human trafficking, temporary protection for people who have fled from Ukraine after the start of
