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SUMMARY:State Of The European Union for families
DESCRIPTION:COFACE Meet&Connect event – 15th May 17.30-19.30\n  \nOn 15th May from 17.30-19.30 in the Schuman area of Brussels\, COFACE Families Europe invited friends to assess the results of the last 5-year mandate of the von der Leyen Commission and highlight some key messages ahead of the European elections. \nThis was also be the occasion to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the International Year of Families. \nCOFACE Families launched its “State Of The European Union for families” assessment of the last 5-year mandate of the von der Leyen Commission and how it contributed to achieving eight specific outcomes for families. We also presented our #ActNow for Families of Today call to action\, which comprises 10 specific actions that COFACE believe should be integrated into the EU’s 2024-2029 programme. Also available in Easy-to-read version here. \nLast but not least\, a COFACE song has been developed with the aim to push our message in a creative and engaging way. \n_____________________ \nBackground\nIn 2019\, COFACE Families Europe mobilised voters locally through its member organisations (representing families of all types\, without discrimination). A call was launched to the COFACE network to vote and speak out in May 2019 using 10 key values as a compass: non-discrimination\, equal opportunities\, empowerment\, internet for all\, social inclusion\, sustainability\, respect of human rights\, solidarity\, child well-being\, accessibility. \nFollowing the 2019 election of the new European Parliament and the publication of the European Commission’s political guidelines\, COFACE Families Europe published its New Deal for Families of Today which is a list of key short-term demands (also available in Easy-to-Read language) to be achieved by the new European Commission from 2020-2024. They are to be seen as concrete steps to meet the long-term goals of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. \nThese demands reflect the needs and challenges of families of today and call for a mix of European actions (policy\, law\, funding\, benchmarking\, innovation) to drive real change. These recommendations are addressed at EU-level policymakers in the European Commission\, European Parliament and Council of the EU\, from whom we expect joint leadership to ensure tangible results for Europe’s citizens. \nIt is on this basis that we have assessed the work of the European Union’s work from 2019 to 2024\, and how it contributes to achieving positive outcomes for families of today. \n 
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/state-of-the-union-for-europes-families/
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