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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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European study seminar on blended families

European study seminar on blended families

‘Plus-parenting and co-parenting in Belgium and Europe: legal, social and emotional challenges in families.’  This was the title of a study seminar hosted by Liesbet Sommens MEP (member of the European Parliament EMPL committee), attended by COFACE Families Europe in the European Parliament, as well as COFACE members like Gezinsbond and Ligue des familles.

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OPINION – Building a Fairer Society for Stepfamilies by Supporting Parents, Children, and Communities

OPINION – Building a Fairer Society for Stepfamilies by Supporting Parents, Children, and Communities

Opinion: Building a Fairer Society for Stepfamilies by Supporting Parents, Children, and Communities The Stepfamily Association of Finland (Supli), established in 1996, works actively as an expert organization to promote an equal, child-centered, and...

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State of the European Union 2025: President von der Leyen is listening to parents

State of the European Union 2025: President von der Leyen is listening to parents

In September each year, the President of the European Commission delivers the State of the Union address to the European Parliament. This is an opportunity to share her vision for the EU, take stock of achievements and to announce major upcoming initiatives. This year, she highlighted a number of initiatives and trends which are highly relevant for the COFACE Families Europe network.

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