Dear friends and colleagues,

As we approach the summer break, this edition brings together a range of developments and initiatives that place families at the heart of social policy discussions across Europe. We explore new evidence on how parental leave policies can better reduce inequalities, alongside recent discussions on demographic resilience, child well-being and the role of families in tackling poverty.

This issue also highlights inspiring work from COFACE member organisations, including research on the experiences of large families in Belgium, an innovative proposal to address demographic challenges in Finland, a new report on parental equality in Poland, and a platform supporting victims of racism and discrimination in Greece.

We also feature an opinion article on integrated services for persons with disabilities in Italy, offering practical reflections on how policy can be translated into meaningful support.

As we conclude this final edition before the summer, we wish all our readers, members and partners a restful and enjoyable break and look forward to sharing more news and developments with you in the autumn.

Happy reading,

Ida Björklund
Communication Officer
COFACE Families Europe