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European Parliament recognises the importance of the family in Employment and social policies
On October 22nd, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution on “Employment and social policies of the Euro area 2020” which recognises the vital importance of families and offers specific improvements in four different areas, as described in following paragraphs.
Pope Francis heartwarming message on education in times of pandemic
In these times of uncertainties and fear brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, Pope Francis brings a message of hope in his recent address on education. The Pope's video message was broadcasted during the Global Compact on Education at the
Slovakia: a bill under discussion to support pregnant women and young mothers
An amending proposal to the law on abortion is currently discussed in Slovakia, which proposes to improve pre- and post-natal care for women. The amended law would then offer new means to protect pregnant women and young mothers from
FAFCE participation to the Economic Forum (8-10 Sept 2020)
FAFCE participation to the 2020 Economic Forum FAFCE is happy to be this year again among the partners of the Economic Forum, that will be held on the 8-10 September 2020 in Karpacz (Poland). On the 9 September
Press Release | FAFCE’s President to EUCO Members: “Sustainable development only possible through demographic and family policies”
Brussels, 30 July 2020 Finding resources for family policies able to face the current demographic winter. This is the true challenge to make of the post-pandemic recovery a moment of regeneration for our Continent. This is the call made by the
FAFCE Newsletter | Happy Summer ☀️
Brussels, 15 June 2020 As the pandemic is slowly fading away, it is now time to reflect on these last months of the crisis and lockdown. This period saw a brutal halt of the world as we knew it.
News from FAFCE Members & Friends
News from FAFCE Members & Friends France - Confederation of Catholic Family Associations (CNAFC) The last few months have demonstrated the importance of the family structure and the role of parents in their children’s education. French family associations
Scandal of the surrogacy industry in Ukraine: let’s put a stop
Scandal of the surrogacy industry in Ukraine: let’s put a stop Over the recent years, Ukraine has become an international hub for the practice of surrogacy, often acting against their own State legislation, due to its competitive prices
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | FAFCE Internship Programme
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FAFCE Internship Programme (October 2020- February 2021) The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe is an umbrella organisation of family associations from all over Europe. Our General Secretariat is based in Brussels, Belgium. Founded in
European Commission Report on the Impact of Demographic Change
Is the European Union finally considering the demographic challenges in Europe? Over the last years, FAFCE has been raising awareness on the demographic challenges faced by European Countries: no EU Member State reaches the so-called replacement fertility rate of
