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.
Conference on Integral Human Ecology at the European Parliament
Brussels, 15th November 2024 The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) and The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) co-organised a conference at the European Parliament on Tuesday 5th November. Hosted by MEP Lukas Mandl from the EPP, the conference was entitled Human
Correcting Europe’s Perspective to Combat the Demographic Winter – L’Osservatore Romano Interview Translation
Brussels, 12th November 2024 The following is a translated interview with Vincenzo Bassi, President of FAFCE, published by L’Osservatore Romano on 11th November 2024. The interview was conducted in Italian by Federico Piana. "Correcting Europe’s Perspective to Combat the Demographic Winter" The viewpoint of Brussels’ institutions on the severe
FAFCE 2024 Autumn Board Resolution I Families are an investment, not a cost
Brussels, 7th November 2024 FAFCE Autumn Board Resolution 2024 Families are an investment, not a cost The Board of the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE), gathered this week in Brussels for its Autumn meeting issued the following Resolution: In the context of the election of
FAFCE contributes to Madrid conference for “the soul of Europe”
Brussels, 30th April 2024 On Monday 29th April, FAFCE Secretary General Nicola Speranza intervened at a conference in Madrid organised by the NEOS Foundation. The conference was entitled We are risking our lives: the soul of Europe and was
FAFCE co-hosts conference on the family in the Netherlands
Brussels, 25th April 2024 On Monday FAFCE co-hosted a conference in the Netherlands on family policy and the European Union. Co-organised by FAFCE member Family Platform (Gezinsplatform) and the Growing Up Symposium (Opgroeisympsosium), the day featured key interventions from
FAFCE welcomes inclusion of surrogacy in human trafficking directive
Brussels, 25th April 2024 This week the European Parliament voted by an overwhelming majority to include, among other matters, the issue of surrogacy in a directive aimed at preventing human trafficking. 563 MEPs voted in favour, with 7 voting
Solidarity Between Generations – FAFCE Supports AGE Campaign
Brussels, 25th April 2024 Today AGE Platform Europe launched a campaign ahead of the European Day of Solidarity between Generations on the 29th of April. The Day, initiated by AGE, promotes intergenerational dialogue and solidarity. In the words of
PRESS RELEASE Abortion vote at European Parliament an “ideological declaration”, says FAFCE
Brussels, 11th April 2024 Reacting to the vote, FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi commented, “this vote is nothing more than cynical political posturing before the European elections. The matter of abortion is not in the ambit of the European Parliament.
The Importance of ‘Sunday Protection’, European Sunday Alliance organises Parliamentary Breakfast
Brussels, 10th April 2024 The European Sunday Alliance organised a breakfast seminar this morning with MEPs, Commission representatives, trade unionists, policy experts, and faith-based advisers. The meeting was entitled The Importance of ‘Sunday Protection’ in EU Policy Initiatives On
