Here you will see news from Europe, from civil society, from research, highlighting emerging trends from local to international level relevant for families of today.
30+ participants from 15 European countries came together online on 15th September 2026 to strengthen cooperation, share experiences and put single-parent families higher on the European policy agenda.
On 13 July 2026, the co-chairs of the EU special panel on child safety online presented their report with recommendations to protect and empower minors in a digital world.
We are pleased to highlight the work of COFACE member Step by Step, which is involved in a new podcast series, NextGen Parenting. It is part of a new European initiative funded by the Erasmus+ programme and developed in partnership with organisations from different countries across Europe.
This initiative is designed to empower parents and educators to better navigate the digital world, fight gender stereotypes, and address different forms of violence in the digital age.
A new survey from IGLYO is inviting young people across Europe to share their experiences and help shape safer and more inclusive education systems.
COFACE member Bewegigshüsli in Switzerland is highlighting the important role that movement and climbing can play in early childhood development.
In Italy, COFACE member CSB Onlus is carrying out a scientific research project that place parents' existing competences at the centre of support for children and families. Rather than focusing on what parents may be doing wrong, it helps them recognise the positive interactions that are already part of their relationship with their children.
You are invited to share your views about online safety, to help the EU adapt their policies to emerging realities. Your suggestions are valuable! Please take the survey and spread the word to other parents and carers in your community! Deadline : 2 October 2026
As children across Europe return to school this September, the start of the school year is not the same for everyone. In France, thousands of children with intellectual disabilities will once again be unable to access school, while many more continue to wait for the support they need to participate fully in education.
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...
