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.
We are pleased to share a recent campaign carried out by our member National Association of Large Families (NOE) in Hungary. Through the campaign, 5,000 children received the school supplies they needed to start the new school year, supporting 1,700 large families.
If you or someone you know are currently being abused, find the ChildHeIp hotline in your country here , or speak to someone you trust. Finding the words to tell someone about sexual abuse isn't always easy. If you're under 18, you don't have to face this on your...
This week, our member Spanish Confederation of Families of Deaf People (FIAPAS) is launching its 2026 campaign “The double Loss” on the occasion of the International Day of Deaf People. The campaign’s message is clear: losing hearing shouldn’t mean losing rights.
The proposal, published on 17th September, seeks to protect minors from risky digital services and AI systems, and ensure online services for kids are safe by design. It introduces a gradual uptake of social media for children across the EU.
In her State of the Union address on 16 September 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen explicitly highlighted that the Commission would launch a European Care Deal.
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.
