Here you will find articles with in-depth, reflective or explanatory content which will help to deepen your understanding of families and social rights.
Civil society coalition calls on Metsola to address rise in discriminatory rhetoric in the European Parliament A broad coalition of civil society organisations sent a joint letter to European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on 25 June 2026, calling for...
The Social Package launched by the European Commission on 6 May included the unveiling of the European Union’s first Anti-Poverty Strategy.
The Family Federation of Finland Väestöliitto, a COFACE member organisation, has presented the “Baby Fund”, a research-based family policy proposal that is unique at the international level.
Core concepts Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Technology that allows computers to perform tasks that usually require human thinking, like understanding language, recognising images, or making decisions. Machine Learning (ML) - A type of AI where computers learn from...
On 13 March 2026, 200 signatories including 85 organisations alongside 115 academics adopted a joint statement expressing strong support for the European Commission’s intention to develop a Digital Fairness Act (DFA). COFACE Families Europe is among the...
Spotlight on the European School Education Platform: the meeting point for the school education community working in early childhood, primary, secondary and initial vocational education. The platform is also home to eTwinning, the online community for schools in Europe.
OPINION - Legalising surrogacy in Europe: a basic right any parent should have access to It is true that in most European Nations, Surrogacy is a complex and controversial subject. But what is surrogacy ? The European Union has not set a universal definition...
COFACE member organisation the National Parents Society of Persons with Disability (NPSPD) in Malta has recently marked an important milestone in its psychosocial support work, while also preparing new initiatives for the months ahead.
For the first time in Italy, on 27th of January 2026, hundreds of family carers gathered in the streets of Rome calling for a law that ensures economic security, prevents social isolation, and establishes structured protections for caregivers.
