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.
FAFCE joint Webinar on Family and Solidarity: “Synodality is in the DNA of the family”
21 December 2021, On the 9th of December 2021, FAFCE organised, jointly with its Irish member, Family Solidarity, a Webinar on "Family and Synodality: a call for participation", following the opening of the Synod earlier this October. Angelo Bottone, Chairman of Family Solidarity, opened the conference with few words
The European Parliament recognises the complementary role of parents in the education of children
9 December 2021, On November 11th, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution on “The European Education Area: a shared holistic approach”, providing several guidelines to tackle the educational challenges in Europe since the start of the pandemic. FAFCE welcomes the formal recognition by the European Parliament of the role
Official Launch of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform: a journey towards a true ecology of the family
7 December 2021, On November 14th, on the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis officially launched the Laudato Si Action Platform. The Laudato Sì Action Platform (LSAP) is an online hub that collects, directs, and coordinates global and local initiatives inspired by the encyclical Laudato Si’. All person
“What would you wish for each child: a secure environment or a change of civilisation?” asks FAFCE President on BBC
On Sunday 10 February 2013 FAFCE's President Antoine Renard explained how and why marriage protects children's rights and why the issue of filiation is at the centre of the current debate on marriage for two people of the
Same-sex marriage and adoption law – A brief analysis of the situation in France
The French government wants to extend marriage, adoption and medically assisted procreation to same sex unions, what is at stake? What is the law about? The legal proposal is considered by the Government as a matter of equality. In addition
Press release | Same-sex marriage and adoption in France – A profound change of the nature of Marriage, Adoption and Filiation and an injustice for each citizen, is this what the French President understands as justice for the youth?
Paris, 12 January 2013 Same-sex marriage and adoption in France: A profound change of the nature of Marriage, Adoption and Filiation and an injustice for each citizen, is this what the French President understands as justice for the youth? asks
Press release | FAFCE greets the European Parliament’s vote in favour of Tonio Borg, a vote respectful of Fundamental Freedoms
FAFCE greets the European Parliament’s vote in favour of the nomination of the Maltese Commissioner Designate Tonio Borg for the Health and Consumer Protection portfolio. In a full hemicycle the vote took place in a lively atmosphere. 386
The European Parliament votes on the nomination of maltese Commissioner Designate Tonio Borg: the FAFCE calls on MEPs to stand up for Fundamental Freedoms
On 21 November the European Parliament will vote on the nomination of the Commissioner Designate Tonio Borg for the Health and Consumer Rights portfolio. The FAFCE has addressed an open letter to all MEPs calling on them to stand
Press release | The honesty of EC designate T. Borg stronger than false assertions
On Tuesday 13 November a 3 hours hearing was held at the European Parliament with the Maltese Commissioner designate Tonio Borg. The hearing was preceded by a misleading campaign against Dr Borg attacking his personal views, albeit the
