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.
A new EU Roadmap for Women’s Rights
Brussels, Wednesday 12th March 2025 In the wake of the International Women’s Day on March 8th, European Commissioner for Equality, Hadja Lahbib, has announced the publication of a "Roadmap on Women's Rights" to boost Gender-mainstraiming among EU actions. This roadmap will not put forward new legislation, even if it was
FAFCE at the 10th European Congress of Local Governments: Families are the solution to Demographic Winter
Brussels, 12 March 2025 Last week, on the 3rd of March, FAFCE participated in the 10th European Congress of Local Governments, held in Mikołajki, Poland. Maria Waszkiewicz, Project Manager, represented FAFCE in the panel „It's demography, stupid”, moderated by Gabriela Masztafiak, Author, Above the Horizon, that discussed the importance
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
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
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
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
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
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
2024 Synod Report: “It is within the family that we learn we all share the same dignity”
Brussels, 29th October 2024 The Synod Report was published on October 26th. Synthesising the discussions held during the whole month in Rome, the Report features many commentaries relevant to the family and the areas of FAFCE's work. This includes
