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.
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
INVITATION: Integral Human Ecology – Intergenerational Solidarity
Brussels, 31st October 2024 The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) and The Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) would like to invite you to the conference on INTEGRAL HUMAN ECOLOGY Intergenerational solidarity Tuesday 5 November 2024, 15.00-17.00 Venue: European Parliament, SPAAK
FAFCE comment on the Inclusion of the right to abortion in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
Brussels, 15th March 2024 Yesterday the European Parliament debated the Inclusion of the right to abortion in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. This debate comes less than a week after President Macron enshrined the 'right' to abortion in
FAFCE statement on France’s constitutional inclusion of abortion
Brussels, 13th March 2024 Last week, France became the only country today to enshrine the "fundamental liberty" to an abortion. This week, President Macron announced a process to legalise euthanasia. The wording for the constitutional inclusion on abortion was
11th Anniversary of Pope Francis’ Election
Brussels, 13th March 2024 Today we celebrate the 11th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis. The first Jesuit Pope and the first from the Americas, his pontificate has been historic in form as well as substance ever since
FAFCE to co-host conference: Investing in the Family, Investing in the Future
Brussels, 12th March 2024 FAFCE will co-host a conference with Romana Tomc MEP entitled Investing in the Family, Investing in the Future in Brussels on Tuesday 19th March 2024. The conference emphasizes the significance of investing in family policies
FAFCE statement on the discussion of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council
Brussels, 12th March 2024 FAFCE welcomes the discussion of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council on 11th March. Families should be at the core of policy-making, particularly vulnerable families and large families. The Council called upon
FAFCE welcomes EU directive on platform workers
Brussels, 12th March 2024 On Monday 11th March, EU member states approved an agreement on the rights of platform workers. Considered under the status of contractor or self-employed, this directive provides a pathway towards the protections that are granted
