The next EU long-term budget will decide how the European Union invests in our shared future. This full-day event on 10th November 2026 brought together pan-EU and national civil society organisations, multipliers, and decision-makers. A COFACE delegation participated in this event as well as a representative from the KMOP (Greece) communication team. The full programme can be downloaded here.
It was an opportunity to learn more about the dynamics of negotiating the EU budget, where the investment priorities lie, and there was the possibility to ask questions directly to Members of the European Parliament and key members of the European Parliament communication team.
COFACE has been relaying information to family NGOs across the continent on how the EU budget is relevant for families and family support, including through an EU Funding Brief on the European Social Fund + with examples from 8 countries.
The EU budget must work for people and must deliver on the European Pillar of Social Rights. This requires a strong focus on families, children, and social inclusion. Together with partners, we have been clear about what is needed as indicated in this article: The future EU budget: Why families must remain at the heart
COFACE is calling for a child-centred and care-centred EU budget to support implementation of key European policies and legislation.
