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.
To mark the United Nations International Day of Families on the 15th May, we are pleased to share rich insights into the policy reforms necessary to better promote family resilience across European countries.
A new working paper from Paths2Include has just been released. The working paper is called; Mapping labour market attachment among vulnerable groups in European countries: health-related and intersectional barriers before and after COVID-19 pandemic.
Three years after the adoption of the European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), the first comprehensive evaluation of the strategy has been published, offering a landmark moment in understanding how Europe is progressing toward a safer, more...
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.
On 11 March, the European Parliament called for more resources for the European Social Fund Plus post-2027 to better support the EU’s social dimension. While it calls for a strong family dimension, the European Parliament failed to include a dedicated budget of at least €20 billion for the European Child Guarantee.
COFACE member, the Association of Germany Family organisations, published an open letter on 12th March 2025 together with other organisations, directed at the federal chairpersons, general secretaries and the chairpersons of the parliamentary groups in the...
The European Commission brings relief to European consumers and businesses with Action Plan to save €260 billion annually by 2040.
