European Institutions
In this page we will display all the activities done in the framework of the European institutions which affects directly or indirectly all families in Europe.
Resolution (93) 38 on relations between the Council of Europe and Non – Governmental Organisations (1993)
Resolution (2003) 9 Status of partnership between the Council of Europe and Non – Governmental Organisations (2003)
ECHR decision reaffirms that there’s no right to take a life, says FAFCE
Brussels, 19th June 2024 On Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights ruled in a decision relating to a Hungarian citizen who was refused euthanasia in Hungary. The European Court of Human Rights ruling
FAFCE COMMENT JHA Council a crucial opportunity for protection of children and preventing trafficking
Brussels, 13th June 2024 Today and tomorrow the Justice and Home Affairs Council will engage with matters including the protection of children, drug and human trafficking, temporary protection for people who have fled from
PRESS RELEASE FAFCE writes open letter to the elected MEPs for the 2024-2029 European Parliament legislature
Brussels, 10th June 2024 Today the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) has written an open letter to all elected MEPs after the 2024 European Parliament elections, signed by FAFCE President Vincenzo
PRESS RELEASE FAFCE develops policy toolkit ahead of new European Parliament legislature
Brussels, 5th June 2024 FAFCE has developed a policy toolkit for elected Members of the European Parliament and EU institutions for the new legislative period, starting after this weekend elections (6th-9th June) all over
FAFCE intervenes at Council of Europe event on education and subsidiarity
Brussels, 30th May 2024 On Monday, Policy Officer Teresa Gerns intervened on behalf of FAFCE at an event at the Council of Europe. The event, entitled Education, Citizenship, Subsidiarity was held under the patronage
FAFCE welcomes inclusion of the ‘exploitation of surrogacy’ in human trafficking directive
Brussels, 28th May 2024 The Council of the European Union adopted a directive on Monday focused on the topic of human trafficking. Building on the already existing directive, the latest addition includes "the exploitation
European Child Shield Platform publishes advocacy document
Brussels, 23rd May 2024 The European Child Shield Platform is encouraging stakeholders and politicians in Europe to raise awareness about the destructive impact of sexual abuse material online. FAFCE, working with a range of
PRESS RELEASE Integral ecology needs at its core the recognition of the family
Brno, 15th May 2024 Today, on International Day of Families, FAFCE passed a resolution on the centrality of the family in the ecological transition. Hosted by FAFCE's Czech Member organisation in Brno, the Spring
FAFCE 2024 Spring Board Resolution I Integral human ecology needs at its core the recognition of the family
Brno, 15th May 2024 The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) invites all candidates to the European Parliament elections, European institutions and all national governments to put families at the centre. There
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
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
PRESS RELEASE Irish referendum on family and motherhood: “common sense is back”
Brussels, 11th of March 2024 The people of the Republic of Ireland rejected proposed constitutional changes during two referendum votes on Friday. Family networks were crucial to the successful NoNo campaign, whereas the failed
International Women’s Day 2024: Carla Di Lello
Brussels, 8th March 2024 Every 8th March the world celebrates International Women's Day. To celebrate the occasion, we have spoken to a couple of strong women around FAFCE who promote the family. Please read
International Women’s Day 2024: Angelika Weichsel Mitterrutzner
Brussels, 8th March 2024 The 8th March is celebrated as International Women's Day. At FAFCE, we work with incredible women and mothers across Europe. Today we spoke to Angelika Weichsel Mitterrutzner, who serves on
FAFCE participates in demography events hosted by Population Europe
Brussels, 7th March 2024 This week FAFCE participated in a webinar hosted by Population Europe, the European Commission-supported collaborative network. The event was titled: A Demographic Paradox? Gender Equality and Fertility Decline in the
OPINION ARTICLE: Recovering Europe’s ‘popular spirit’
Farmer protests must remind us of the families and communities behind production Brussels, the 27th of February 2024 An opinion article by Vincenzo Bassi, President of FAFCE, regarding the ongoing farmers'
FAFCE welcomes continuation of protection measures to combat CSAM
Brussels, 16th of February 2024 The European Council and the European Parliament yesterday approved an extension of current protection measures against child sexual abuse material online. FAFCE welcomes the move to prolong the measures
FAFCE welcomes extension of measures for a better protection of minors in the EU
Brussels, the 2nd of February 2024 European Parliament: MEPs have approved an extension to the current rules that allow for the detection of Child Sexual Abuse Material online. While the temporary extension is necessary,
