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.
On 6 May 2026, the European Commission adopted the new European Disability Strategy 2026-2030. The new Strategy does not include new legislative proposals, but contains 9 new flagship initiatives, each comprising different sets of actions. Read more here
What is the European Semester? It is the main European process aiming to coordinate economic, employment and social policies in the 27 countries of the EU. In this context, the European Commission publishes recommendations for reforms in each country of the EU. Check out the 2026 Country-specific recommendations here.
A few days before March 8th, Macedonia was shaken by a case that exposed the most painful and darkest side of the systemic neglect toward women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
The Preventing Violence programme of the Fundación Isadora Duncan is a comprehensive initiative aimed at combating violence against women in all its forms, with particular emphasis on one of the most normalised and invisible forms: economic violence.
The COFACE network welcomes a new member, Bundeselternnetzwerk der Migrantenorganisationen für Bildung und Teilhabe (bbt). Based in Berlin, Germany, and founded in 2017, the Bundeselternnetzwerk is a non-profit umbrella organisation bringing together 17 member organisations nationwide, most of which are umbrella organisations as well.
COFACE’s member organisation, Katholischer Familienverband Österreichs (KFÖ), warns about the possible abolition of the family bonus in Austria.
A new study by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission explores the link between informal long-term care, demographic change and intergenerational fairness.
Europe is facing a significant demographic change. People are living longer, while fewer children are being born. As a result, the population is ageing rapidly. At the same time, informal care, for example provided by a family member, continues to play a key role in long-term care systems across the EU.
In March 2026, the European Commission adopted its first Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness, to further develop the reflex of long-term thinking in EU policymaking, while giving greater weight to the views and concerns of young people.
COFACE member organisation UNAF - Unión de Asociaciones Familiares has developed a practical guide to support families in preventing the excessive or harmful use of technology.
