These are short briefs, reflecting on key topics of importance to COFACE (challenges and opportunities) set in an EU context.
The EU and its governments must act swiftly for a families-sensitive approach to energy policy and planning. This includes integrated policy solutions that combine energy and social policies - these are vital in addressing the multifaceted nature of energy poverty....
The aim of this policy brief is to take stock of how children with disabilities are covered in EU social policies, and to launch a broader reflection on how to deepen the interaction between disability and age in policy making.
This policy brief examines early childhood education and care at the intersection of childhood, work-life balance and economics, acknowledging the impact of COVID-19 on families, underlining why it is key to invest in inclusive, affordable, accessible, and quality ECEC (the four elements must be there) and describes the socio-economic benefits of ECEC.
In October 2020, the German Presidency of the EU chaired an EPSCO Council meeting which included a debate on equal participation of women and men in the labour market.
COFACE Families Europe is campaigning to help tackle childhood obesity and has developed an interactive tool called #Nutrimedia.
Our world is becoming more and more “digital”, however, maintaining a healthy balance between our “online” and “offline” lives is more important than ever.
During the COFACE Conference on Inclusive Education in Graz, Workshop 1 looked into the legislative framework on inclusive education in Italy, Luxemburg and Portugal.
As the date of the effective application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) draws near, organisations big and small are examining how its various provisions will apply to them. Indeed, from the 25th of May 2018, there are a number of features and...
