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EU launches consultation on bringing people excluded from the labour market into work

EU launches consultation on bringing people excluded from the labour market into work

The European Commission has launched a first-stage consultation with European social partners on possible new EU action to help people who face significant barriers to entering or returning to the labour market. The initiative, announced as part of the Commission’s...

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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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