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 Board Meeting Resolution : “Subsidiarity, not centralization”
FAFCE Board Meeting Resolution : “Subsidiarity, not centralization” Brussels, the 6th of November 2025 In the current context of demographic transitions, FAFCE calls upon the European Union and its Member States to recognize the essential role of families and family networks, who positively contribute towards social cohesion
CONFERENCE INVITATION I Exchange on the Demographic Challenges
The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe is delighted to invite you to the Exchange on Demographic Challenges between FAFCE Board Members and Members of the European Parliament, on the 4th of November at 16:00 in room SPINELLI 1H1 in the European Parliament. The meeting will be hosted by
FAFCE Statement on Recent Developments in Albania’s Family Legislation
Brussels, 23 October 2025 FAFCE welcomes the recent developments regarding the draft law on gender equality in Albania, recognising the ongoing public and institutional engagement on this important issue. FAFCE highlights the role of the Albanian Civil Society and echoes the public statement of the Albanian Pro Life and
Intergenerational Fairness Strategy : kickoff with FAFCE
On Thursday 20th February, FAFCE was invited to attend the kick-off event of the European Commission’s Strategy for Intergenerational Fairness. The European Union now has its first ever Commissioner dedicated to Intergenerational Fairness, Mr. Glenn Micallef, who is also
SAVE THE DATE | International Seminar : Family Networks for the Future of the Church (Rome, 31 May 2025)
SAVE THE DATE : Rome, 31 May 2025 International Seminar in the framework of the Jubilee of Families, Grandparents and the Elderly: Family Networks for the Future of the Church Challenges for an international Confederation of Catholic Family Associations Rome, 31 May 2025, Jubilee of Families, Grandparents and the Elderly,
European Day of Demography: Generational Issues: On the Past and Future of Demography
4 February 2025 On the European Day of Demography, FAFCE participated in the online panel discussion organised by the Population Europe, focusing on generational issues and reminding the importance demographic studies. Andreas Edel, Executive Secretary of Population Europe, gave
Our future depends on the youngest – Polish presidency on mental health of children and online safety
Brussels, 28 January 2025 From 1 January to 30 June 2025 Poland is holding the presidency of the Council of the European Union. Every six months another member state takes the responsibility to chair meetings in the Council, aiming to
Europe should not think only of arms but also of the well-being of communities.
an op-ed written by FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi for the Italian newspaper "Avvenire" The dramatic events of recent years (the war in Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East, the situation in Syria, the U.S. elections, political instability
FAFCE participates on panel in Porto on demographic challenges
Brussels, 12th December 2024 FAFCE's President, Vincenzo Bassi, recently participated on a panel in Porto, Portugal. The conference was held at the Palácio da Bolsa, hosted by the Associação Comercial do Porto (Porto’s Chamber of Commerce) and the Faculty
