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1710, 2024

PRESS RELEASE FAFCE applauds Italy’s extension of surrogacy ban

October 17th, 2024|Categories: Children's Rights, European Union, Latest News, Press Release|Tags: , , , |

Brussels, the 17th of October 2024 On Wednesday the 16th of October, the Italian Senate approved a bill to abolish surrogacy for citizens of Italy. This law comes twenty years after Italy initially banned surrogacy within its borders. This

1010, 2024

The Draghi Report and the Demographic Winter – Op-ed by FAFCE’s President Vincenzo Bassi

October 10th, 2024|Categories: Demographic challenges, European Union, Latest News|Tags: , , , , |

Brussels, 11th October 2024 NB: Below is an English translation of an opinion piece by FAFCE President, Vincenzo Bassi, in Italian outlet Avvenire published on 27th September 2024. Thanks to the Draghi Report, Europe is now a central topic

810, 2024

Thirty years since first World Meeting of Families; FAFCE to co-organise upcoming Jubilee 2025 conference

October 8th, 2024|Categories: Latest News, Parenthood & Children education|Tags: , , |

Brussels, 8th October 2024 The Dicastery of Laity and Family Life have published a video to mark thirty years since the first World Meeting of Families. Produced in collaboration with Vatican News and Vatican Media, the moving mini-documentary features

710, 2024

PRESS RELEASE FAFCE and CCEE renew Memorandum of Understanding

October 7th, 2024|Categories: European Union, Latest News, Press Release|Tags: , , , |

Brussels, the 7th of October 2024 FAFCE and the Council of European Bishop's Conferences renew Memorandum of Understanding, reaffirming commitment to family associations at the service of the Church and the Common Good  In a meeting in Rome between

2609, 2024

Statement at UN: “We need an international recognition of the function of the family”; co-signed by FAFCE

September 26th, 2024|Categories: Demographic challenges, Economy of the Family, Latest News, United Nations|Tags: , , |

Brussels, 26th September 2024 A joint statement was delivered on Wednesday 25th September at the United Nations in Geneva about the function of the family. Co-signed by FAFCE and supported by several member organisations, it was said during the

2509, 2024

PRESS RELEASE FAFCE co-founds F7; Meets with Minister Roccella

September 25th, 2024|Categories: Ageing, Demographic challenges, Economy of the Family, Latest News, Press Release|Tags: , , , , , |

Brussels, the 24th of September 2024 FAFCE has co-founded the Family 7 (F7) in collaboration with seven prominent organisations, one from each of the G7 states. Today in Rome, the President of FAFCE, Vincenzo Bassi (right), and President of

1809, 2024

New Commissioners tasked with intergenerational solidarity, demography and cohesion

September 18th, 2024|Categories: Demographic challenges, European Union, FAFCE, Latest News, Rural and Remote Areas|Tags: , , , |

Brussels, 18th September 2024 The new college of commissioners was announced yesterday by President Ursula Von der Leyen in Strasbourg. Highlighting her team's diversity in geography and sex, Von der Leyen asserted that they will work "towards one common