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Interview with the European Network for Independent Living on parents with disabilities

Interview with the European Network for Independent Living on parents with disabilities

The COFACE Disability Platform for the rights of persons with disabilities and their families has carried out a review of EU policies in the fields of employment and work-life balance, to assess whether they provide for targeted measures in support to working parents with disabilities. We had the pleasure of discussing the results of the review with Kamil Goungor from the European Network for Independent Living.

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European Care Alliance kicks off 2026

European Care Alliance kicks off 2026

The European Care Alliance is a group of 20+ civil society organisations and social economy organisations representing and supporting persons with disabilities, persons in need of care, and their families, service providers in the long-term care sector, health and social partners. It was set up in January 2024 to support implementation of the European Care Strategy.

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€100 billion for social spending? The devil’s in the details, warn 52 European Networks

€100 billion for social spending? The devil’s in the details, warn 52 European Networks

COFACE Families Europe and 51 European networks warn that the EU’s next budget may fall short of its ambitions to help deliver a fairer, more inclusive Europe. Following the initial proposals of the next budget by the European Commission, the coalition has released...

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COFACE responds to EU call for evidence on the upcoming Action Plan against Cyberbullying  

COFACE responds to EU call for evidence on the upcoming Action Plan against Cyberbullying  

The European Commission has been collecting views on the upcoming Action Plan against Cyberbullying. The initiative aims to tackle the growing trend in abusive behaviours online and to create a coordinated EU approach that will support Member States through sharing...

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