As in previous years, the AGF welcomes family policy stakeholders at the end of the summer break and looks forward to further debates and discussions on family issues. Unfortunately this card is only available in German.
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The August edition of AGF-EuropaNews has been published today. During the holiday season of this changeable summer, there is less to report than usual, but there are still some family policy-related activities of the EU institutions and Member States to report on. Among other things, the series of implementation reports by Member States on the European Child Guarantee has now…
17 November 2025: European Expert meeting on demography
Demographic and family policy discourses and practices in Europe Date: 17 November 2025, 10:00 a.m. (arrival) – 5:00 p.m.) in Berlin Demographic change and its consequences pose a variety of challenges for societies in Europe. Intensive discussions are currently taking place at both national and European level, focusing primarily on the development of strategies to cope with these challenges. However,…
29 September 2025: Expert meeting on the 9th German Ageing Report
During the expert discussion, we will discuss the findings of the report with representatives from family organisations, welfare associations and politics. We also want to discuss political challenges that arise with regard to support for older people from relatives and friends, which are increasingly preoccupying family associations. Prof. Dr. Clemens Tesch-Römer, member of the 9th Age Report Commission, will present…
As in previous years, the AGF welcomes family policy stakeholders at the end of the summer break and looks forward to further debates and discussions on family issues. Unfortunately this card is only available in German.
The August edition of AGF-EuropaNews has been published today. During the holiday season of this changeable summer, there is less to report than usual, but there are still some family policy-related activities of the EU institutions and Member States to report on. Among other things, the series of implementation reports by Member States on the European Child Guarantee has now…
17 November 2025: European Expert meeting on demography
Demographic and family policy discourses and practices in Europe Date: 17 November 2025, 10:00 a.m. (arrival) – 5:00 p.m.) in Berlin Demographic change and its consequences pose a variety of challenges for societies in Europe. Intensive discussions are currently taking place at both national and European level, focusing primarily on the development of strategies to cope with these challenges. However,…
29 September 2025: Expert meeting on the 9th German Ageing Report
During the expert discussion, we will discuss the findings of the report with representatives from family organisations, welfare associations and politics. We also want to discuss political challenges that arise with regard to support for older people from relatives and friends, which are increasingly preoccupying family associations. Prof. Dr. Clemens Tesch-Römer, member of the 9th Age Report Commission, will present…
The July edition of AGF EuropaNews is out today. The Council Presidency has passed from Poland to Denmark. The European Commission has launched several consultations on family policy issues, including strategies to combat poverty and promote gender equality. In addition to news from European countries and upcoming events, this edition features a number of new studies. The issue of affordable…
10 July 2025: Expert meeting on the rush hour of life for parents
„How is the rush hour of life changing and how do we deal with the challenges?” At the AGF expert discussion on 10 July 2025, Prof. Dr Martin Bujard – President of the Protestant Working Group Family (eaf) and Research Director at the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB) – presented the latest research findings on the so-called ‘rush hour…
#Recent publications
AGF statement on the 1st German biannual report on the national implementation of the EU Child Gurantee
On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the German government passed a cabinet resolution on its reporting under the European Child Guarantee. In Germany, the National Action Plan “New Opportunities for Children in Germany” is the basis for implementing the EU Child Guarantee. The EU Child Guarantee provides for two-yearly reporting on the status and progress of national implementation. The deadline for…
Report of the European Expert meeting of AGF and COFACE Europe on on the Child Guarantee and local poverty prevention
The European Child Guarantee recognises the importance of using national and local policy levers to support its implementation through quality services for children in vulnerable situations. Municipalities and services are at the forefront of work to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. According to a report adopted by the European Parliament in November 2023, “more needs to be done to…
AGF comments: The current discussion on measures proposed by the European Commission to prevent and combat the sexual abuse of children on the internet
Background Combating child sexual abuse (CSA) is an important objective of the EU. In this connection, the Internet as an environment in which children spend a great deal of time poses a particular challenge. Despite its efforts to date, the EU is clearly failing to protect children from becoming victims of online sexual abuse. The existing regulations, which are primarily…
#Upcoming events
17 November 2025: European Expert meeting on demography
Demographic and family policy discourses and practices in Europe Date: 17 November 2025, 10:00 a.m. (arrival) – 5:00 p.m.) in Berlin Demographic change and its consequences pose a variety of challenges for societies in Europe. Intensive discussions are currently taking place at both national and European level, focusing primarily on the development of strategies to cope with these challenges. However,…
29 September 2025: Expert meeting on the 9th German Ageing Report
During the expert discussion, we will discuss the findings of the report with representatives from family organisations, welfare associations and politics. We also want to discuss political challenges that arise with regard to support for older people from relatives and friends, which are increasingly preoccupying family associations. Prof. Dr. Clemens Tesch-Römer, member of the 9th Age Report Commission, will present…
#Recent publications
AGF statement on the 1st German biannual report on the national implementation of the EU Child Gurantee
On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the German government passed a cabinet resolution on its reporting under the European Child Guarantee. In Germany, the National Action Plan “New Opportunities for Children in Germany” is the basis for implementing the EU Child Guarantee. The EU Child Guarantee provides for two-yearly reporting on the status and progress of national implementation. The deadline for…
Report of the European Expert meeting of AGF and COFACE Europe on on the Child Guarantee and local poverty prevention
The European Child Guarantee recognises the importance of using national and local policy levers to support its implementation through quality services for children in vulnerable situations. Municipalities and services are at the forefront of work to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. According to a report adopted by the European Parliament in November 2023, “more needs to be done to…
AGF comments: The current discussion on measures proposed by the European Commission to prevent and combat the sexual abuse of children on the internet
Background Combating child sexual abuse (CSA) is an important objective of the EU. In this connection, the Internet as an environment in which children spend a great deal of time poses a particular challenge. Despite its efforts to date, the EU is clearly failing to protect children from becoming victims of online sexual abuse. The existing regulations, which are primarily…
#Upcoming events
29 September 2025: Expert meeting on the 9th German Ageing Report
During the expert discussion, we will discuss the findings of the report with representatives from family organisations, welfare associations and politics. We also want to discuss political challenges that arise with regard to support for older people from relatives and friends, which are increasingly preoccupying family associations. Prof. Dr. Clemens Tesch-Römer, member of the 9th Age Report Commission, will present…
17 November 2025: European Expert meeting on demography
Demographic and family policy discourses and practices in Europe Date: 17 November 2025, 10:00 a.m. (arrival) – 5:00 p.m.) in Berlin Demographic change and its consequences pose a variety of challenges for societies in Europe. Intensive discussions are currently taking place at both national and European level, focusing primarily on the development of strategies to cope with these challenges. However,…
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Information on the European Family Policy
AGF “EuropaNews” gathers the news in the field of family politics from the European level and the EU member states (excluding Germany) from a German perspective. The newsletter aims to bring the news from Europe to Germany, so unfortunately they are only available in German.
National Family Forum
Under its roof, the AGF organises and coordinates a network called „Bundesforum Familie“. This network is a forum for organisations that are committed to continuous cooperation and a comprehensive dialogue supporting family concerns. Their common objective is to actively assume responsibility for a family-friendly society.
Information on the European Family Policy
AGF “EuropaNews” gathers the news in the field of family politics from the European level and the EU member states (excluding Germany) from a German perspective. The newsletter aims to bring the news from Europe to Germany, so unfortunately they are only available in German.
National Family Forum
Under its roof, the AGF organises and coordinates a network called „Bundesforum Familie“. This network is a forum for organisations that are committed to continuous cooperation and a comprehensive dialogue supporting family concerns. Their common objective is to actively assume responsibility for a family-friendly society.
About us
The AGF advocates for the interests and rights of families in politics and society and promotes the dialogue between the associations and interest groups of families and those responsible for family policy. In addition, the AGF supports the cooperation of organizations active in family policy at the national and international level. Six major family organizations have joined forces for this purpose.