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Lunch as a ticket into the classroom: new survey in Czechia shows children risk social exclusion without shared school meals

Lunch as a ticket into the classroom: new survey in Czechia shows children risk social exclusion without shared school meals

A new survey by COFACE member organisation Women for Women highlights how access to school lunches goes beyond nutrition, playing a key role in children’s social inclusion and sense of belonging in the classroom.

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European study seminar on blended families

European study seminar on blended families

‘Plus-parenting and co-parenting in Belgium and Europe: legal, social and emotional challenges in families.’  This was the title of a study seminar hosted by Liesbet Sommens MEP (member of the European Parliament EMPL committee), attended by COFACE Families Europe in the European Parliament, as well as COFACE members like Gezinsbond and Ligue des familles.

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State of the European Union 2025: President von der Leyen is listening to parents

State of the European Union 2025: President von der Leyen is listening to parents

In September each year, the President of the European Commission delivers the State of the Union address to the European Parliament. This is an opportunity to share her vision for the EU, take stock of achievements and to announce major upcoming initiatives. This year, she highlighted a number of initiatives and trends which are highly relevant for the COFACE Families Europe network.

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