What is the European Observatory on Family Policy The European Observatory on Family Policy is a joint research programme of COFACE Families Europe and the Centre...
The National Parents’ Society for Persons with Disabilities (NPSPD) in Malta issued a media release. They are deeply shocked and outraged by the findings regarding the appalling living conditions in Fondazzjoni Wens’ residences for persons with disabilities.
In its statement on 18th October, the Network of European LGBTIQ Families Associations (NELFA) indicated that it stands in full solidarity with its Italian member association, Famiglie Arcobaleno, following the approval of the Varchi Law, which criminalises seeking surrogacy abroad.
On the 17th of September, CEPS, ECRI, and ECMI held an event on the future of financial policy in Europe, bringing together a diverse group of experts, policymakers, supervisors, and academics. The event aimed to examine the evolving financial landscape and address the challenges that lie ahead for the European Union's financial sector.
September is a packed month of European political developments, as anticipated following the June European elections. Brussels has been particularly busy with the unveiling of portfolios of the new European Commission college by President-elect Ursula von der Leyen, with a full presentation to the European Parliament of the plans for 2024-2029.
In 2019, COFACE Families Europe mobilised voters locally through its member organisations (representing families of all types, without discrimination). 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. It is on this basis that we have assessed the European Union's work from 2019 to 2024, and how it contributes to achieving eight positive outcomes for families of today.
For months, COFACE Disability Platform, Unapei, and other solidarity and healthcare associations have voiced concerns about the conditions of non-profit establishments and services implementing French local government policies. Alongside Uniopss (National Interfederal Union of Non-Profit Health and Social Organizations), Unapei is launching a petition, "For Dignified Support: Let's Sound the Alarm Together." It urges everyone to take action, including pushing for these topics to be discussed in the social life councils of establishments.
On 15th May from 17.30-19.30 in the Schuman area of Brussels, COFACE Families Europe is inviting 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. On this occasion we will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the UN International Year of Families.
COFACE member, Fonds du Logement Wallonie (FLW) provides housing loans to large families for the creation of special accommodation for one or more parents aged 60 or over. Since 2022, this option has been available to all households (with or without children) meeting certain income conditions: total taxable income for the penultimate year, i.e. 2022 for an application submitted in 2024, may not exceed EUR 76,000, plus EUR 5,000 per dependent child.
