Unlocking new economic thinking for a sustainable future 21st April 2021 9.00-16.30 CET Online This conference will be held online for COFACE members and EU stakeholders on building a caring economy which works for families and children, especially important in…
A new study which was commissioned by the European Parliament examines the obstacles to the free movement of rainbow families in the EU. During a workshop in the EP’s PETI Committee on LGBTI+ rights in the EU, the study alongside…
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 a catalyst triggering a rethink of national family supports in…
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 study session on inequalities in care and pay in Europe.…
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, and a shared political commitment and responsibility from European to…
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, we will inform you about the progress over the year.…
With the rise of new technologies, the relationship between parents & children and the way they communicate has changed. This is evidenced in the recent literature reviews of DigiGen on the impact of ICT on families. The Skills4Parents partnership, led…
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 disconnect. In an exploratory opinion requested by the Portuguese Presidency…
The Safer Internet Forum took place in November, gathering 500+ participant from Europe and beyond, and of all ages. In this context, COFACE was invited to host a 90-minute deep dive on inclusive education with a range of perspectives: policy,…
November 2020 COFACE response to the EU public consultation on the action plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights See full position here. Key ingredients 1.Two-generation approach to policy-making; 2.Automatic social rights for families in vulnerable situations; 3.Use real-time…
On 29th October, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) presented the results of its Gender Equality Index (GEI) 2020 in an online conference which focuses exceptionally this year on “Digitalisation and the future of work”, and its consequences for…
Two new proposals have been presented in the last weeks by the European Commission (EC) which have great impact for families. An EU Directive on minimum wages across the EU is not only meant to reduce in-work poverty but also…
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