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.
A new working paper from PATHS2INCLUDE sheds light on labour market vulnerability across Europe. By examining key theories and data from countries such as Germany, Italy, and Norway, the paper reveals major gaps in how we monitor at-risk groups.
As 20 European NGOs and trade unions members of the European Care Advocacy Alliance, call on the new European Commission to incorporate all ambitions of the European Care Strategy into its planning for the current mandate.
Daniela, a young mother, shares her testimony of challenging societal perceptions and finding empowerment through the “We care... but who cares for us?” Erasmus+ project. The initiative supports young parents under 30, helping them engage in democratic life while balancing family responsibilities. Through self-reflection, training, and advocacy, participants gain a stronger voice in shaping youth and family policies.
In this event opened by European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, COFACE Families Europe brought the perspective of families to the discussion, namely in a panel on Working together to Support the Well-being of Teens Online.
The National Parents’ Society for Persons with Disabilities (NPSPD) in Malta issued a media release. They are deeply shocked and outraged by the findings regarding the appalling living conditions in Fondazzjoni Wens’ residences for persons with disabilities.
An article published in the international journal of research and debate “Families, Relationships and Societies” explores how an international network on transnational families, Transnational Family
Dynamics in Europe (TraFaDy) can try to help deepen knowledge and joint action among different groups of stakeholders such as non-governmental organisations and researchers.
The latest Family Barometer by COFACE member Gezinsbond focuses on care leave and the results reveal that families in Flanders with children between 0 and 18 years are seeking more time to care for their children. The findings particularly highlight that over two-thirds of parents want longer maternity leave.
COFACE member, KMOP, presents a new study that highlights the urgent need to safeguard children from online risks. The study focuses on the online behaviour, risks, and digital safety awareness of children aged 9 to 12 years in Greece, providing valuable insights into their digital habits and vulnerabilities.
This paper explores the concept of policy labs (or policy innovation labs, public innovation labs, i-labs) as an innovative tool in collaborative policy development. One example of a policy lab in practice is that of the rEUsilience project, with COFACE as an internal partner.
