On 15 July, the managing directors and policy officers of the family organisations of AGF met for their final meeting before the summer break to discuss the impact on families of the social policy reforms currently planned by the German government. The focus was on the question of what consequences the numerous cuts and benefit reductions – often spread across […]
The June issue of AGF’s EuropaNews has been published today. Despite the record-breaking heatwave across Europe, the EU institutions have been actively engaging with the public ahead of the summer recess, meaning we are able to bring you a wealth of news items. The protection of children both offline and online is a key issue, whilst affordable housing and the […]
The Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) has issued a statement on the draft to amend the law that regulates the federal ‘Mother and Child – Protection of Unborn Life’ Foundation. In this statement, the AGF particularly welcomes the proposed permanent statutory guarantee of the foundation’s funding base. The expansion of the board of trustees to include a representative from […]
On 10 June 2026, the members of the Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) met for an exchange of thoughts on the topic ‘Children and young people in the digital world – families between participation, empowerment and protection’. The aim of the discussion was to discuss own perspectives and common long-term positions on the topic. The discussion initially centred on […]
May brings new beginnings, and that certainly applies to the latest edition of AGF EuropaNews, which was published today. Summer has begun with a European heatwave, and the European institutions, research organisations and civil society have once again been very active. So there is plenty to report. The European Commission has presented a social package: It includes the first strategy […]
On International Family Day, the associations united within the Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) are calling for the reform of parental allowance announced in the coalition agreement to be implemented soon. Above all, there is an urgent need to restore the benefit’s purchasing power so that it is once again in line with the realities of family life. Furthermore, […]
The April edition of our EuropaNews has been published today. Despite the Easter holidays, a number of important decisions and publications have been released. One focus is on the minimum age for social media and the EU’s age verification app. Children’s rights are a recurring theme throughout this and other topics. As always, news from European countries, studies and event […]
The organisations joined in the Association of German Family Organisations have called for greater focus to be placed on the hardships faced by children, young people and families during the COVID pandemic, as well as on the future representation of their interests in crisis situations. In the course of today’s general assembly, a very constructive exchange took place between Ates […]
The March issue of AGF’s EuropaNews was released today. Spring has arrived both meteorologically and on the calendar. A diverse range of topics awaits you in this newsletter, with a focus on protecting children and young people online, the fight against child poverty, and two new strategies from the European Commission. Additional news, studies, and event announcements round out the […]
At the invitation of the Expert Commission on ‘Child and Youth Protection in the Digital World’, the AGF took part in the third hearing, entitled ‘Practical Perspectives from Parents, Educators, Youth Welfare Services, the Police and the Judiciary’, on Tuesday 10 March. Its oral contribution was based on the written submission it had previously submitted. The statement currently is only […]
