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.
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...
The Communication and Events intern will join the COFACE secretariat in Brussels, Belgium, from January to December 2027 working closely all team members, but especially those responsible for communication and events.
We have developed this EU Funding Brief to spotlight good practices in the use of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) to support families.
In July 2026, the Commission adopted a Communication on the European Pillar of Social Rights, renewing its commitment to Social Europe ahead of the Pillar's 10th anniversary in 2027.
COFACE Families Europe has contributed to the Call for Evidence on the Quality Jobs Act. This initiative, announced in the 2025 State of the Union and the 2026 Commission Work Programme, aims to address new realities for workers in the modern economy. Working...
Familles de France has called for a national debate to rethink France’s family policy system.
The statement comes after a recent report from the General Inspectorate of Finance and the General Inspectorate of Social Affairs, which proposes several billion euros in savings on family support programmes.
On 29 September 2026, COFACE members came together online to discuss how civil society organisations can help families better understand what is happening in the European Parliament, and how can the European Parliament better hear and respond to the realities of...
The European Commission has proposed a new Affordable Housing Act to support Member States and local authorities in addressing housing affordability and availability in areas facing the greatest pressures.
I don’t exactly remember the moment I became a carer. There was no conversation, no handbook.
