Today, the May edition of AGF-EuropaNews has been published. Child protection is at the heart of many activities undertaken by European institutions and several studies that we report on. Parental leave and adoption are topics of discussion in European countries. Our information package is rounded off with a list of upcoming events, which we hope you will find useful. The […]
The new German government is about to be formed. The recently signed coalition agreement forms the base for their work. The AGF family organisations will discuss the potential impact of the agreement for families, challenges that arise, which topics are highlighted and which ones were left behind. We kindly invite to participate in these two online discussions. Unfortunately those discussions […]
Today, EuropaNews for April 2025 has been published, bidding farewell to a month that has been blessed with plenty of sunshine. The European Commission has launched a series of public consultations. The rights of children and the elderly are being discussed. Once again, many studies relevant to family policy have been published, and news from other European countries and event […]
The Cooperation Network for Equal Health Opportunities has published a collection of exemplary activities of its member organisations (in german only) in order to make the diverse commitments in the area of social situation-related health promotion visible. The AGF is represented with its own small contribution. The cooperation network currently includes 75 national and state-wide institutions and associations that are […]
In a joint appeal, experts from various fields of science, paediatrics, journalism, as well as various institutions and associations, point out the importance of early education in order to reduce the unequal chances of a successful future for children from socio-economically disadvantaged families. The AGF has joined the appeal. The appeal emphasises the lifelong disadvantages for those affected and thus […]
The March edition of AGF-EuropaNews was published today. Spring has begun and there are many things to report that are of importance to families in Europe. Several reports and plans were published for International Women’s Day on 8 March. New proposals include the European Social Fund Plus and the handling of child abuse material. In addition, there is progress on […]
On the occasion of the start of the coalition negotiations for the new federal government, numerous organisations and stakeholders are appealing to the negotiating partners in a joint letter to give high priority to the implementation of the European Child Guarantee in Germany and thus to the fight against child and family poverty. Curretnly the open letter is only available […]
The AGF-EuropaNews for February was published today. We inform you about the European Commission’s new work program and new regulations from the EU institutions that are relevant to families. Among other things, we report on contrasting trends in the use of smartphones and digitalization in European countries. Activities for Safer Internet Day, various studies and information on dates complete the […]
On Monday, 17 February 2025, AGF held an expert discussion on “Loneliness as a phenomenon within and outside of families. Political strategies against loneliness as an element of strengthening democracy”. The aim was to shed light on the current discussion and to get to discuss the perspectives of the member associations. Dr. Pauline Kleinschlömer and Dr. Sabine Diabaté from the […]
Today, German Federal President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier and the member associations of the Association of German Family Organizations (AGF) discussed key challenges currently faced by families. The exchange with Federal President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier was attended by Prof. Dr. Martin Bujard, Chair of AGF and President of the Protestant Working Group Family; Dr. Klaus Zeh, President of the German Family […]
