Family supports are an important component of social policies (and essential to make social rights a reality) aiming to provide families with a mix of resources, services and time arrangements…
Europe
30Mar 21
25Mar 21
European Child Guarantee: Putting children and their families at the centre of the COVID-19 recovery plans
On 24th March 2021, the European Commission published the European Child Guarantee, framed in the new EU Child Rights Strategy. The proposal is a milestone which should be used as…
11Mar 21
Population policies for the 21st century – Finland as a case example
COFACE member Väestöliitto from Finland published their population policy report, Sustainable Population Development in Finland, in English. The report presents ten population policy goals for Finland, such as achieving ecologically…
11Mar 21
Join us in educating consumers and unlocking new economic thinking!
Every day, millions of citizens throughout the European Union make purchasing decisions, take out loans, shop online, post and share content. Although these activities are part of their daily lives,…
11Mar 21
International Women’s Day: Ongoing struggle for gender equality in care and pay
This week was International Women’s Day and as the pandemic has forced everyone to celebrate it in a virtual way, COFACE Families Europe took to the screens for an online…
10Mar 21
Looking beyond COVID-19 – Strengthening the role of Family Support Services
Launch of OECD study Looking beyond COVID-19: Strengthening the role of Family Support Services 30th March 2021 15.00-17.00 CET (online) The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges for many…
07Mar 21
European Pillar of Social Rights action plan: turning principles into action
Brussels, 7th March 2021 First impressions by Elizabeth Gosme, Director of COFACE Families Europe Twenty principles, three headline 2030 targets, a revised EU Social Scoreboard, a clear timeline of initiatives,…
27Jan 21
2021 Family priorities in the EU
2021 is, as each year before, a packed year. Here is a short overview of important EU files regarding families we keep a close eye on this year. Of course,…
07Jan 21
Public hearing on teleworking – European Economic and Social Committee
On 7th January 2021, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) organised a public hearing on Challenges of Teleworking: organization of working time, work life balance and the right to…
17Dec 20
OPEN LETTER on mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on families
Brussels, 11th December 2020 To the Attention of: President of the European Council Charles Michel President of the European Parliament David Sassoli President of the European Commission Ursula von der…
