Today, the October edition of AGF-EuropaNews was published. There are many new developments and publications to report on. Overarching topics include the protection of minors from harmful online material, the European Child Guarantee and the EU’s budget planning. As always, we bring you news from across Europe, new studies and upcoming events. Regarding the latter, we would like to take…
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27-28 Oct 2025: AGF hosting the annual meeting of ICCFR in Berlin
On 1.5 days AGF hosted the meeting of the International Commission on Couple and family Relations (ICCFR) . Prof. Dr. Angela Abela (University of Malta) opened the meeting with an interesting and inspiring input on today’s challenges for families. She mentioned demographic trends, family poverty, gender issues, the ravages of war, the climate change and social media and artificial intelligence.…
The September issue of AGF-EuropaNews was published today. Autumn is coming with a draft declaration, proposals, and a position paper dealing with an age limit or a “digital curfew” for teenagers using social media. Family centers and other local approaches to integrated family policy are covered in news from other European countries and in studies. Event listings round out the…
29 September 2025: Expert meeting on the 9th German Ageing Report
During the expert discussion, we discused the findings of the Ageing Report with representatives from family organisations, welfare associations and politics. These discussions included political challenges that arise with regard to support for older people from relatives and friends. Prof. Dr. Clemens Tesch-Römer, member of the 9th Age Report Commission, presented key content from the Report, with a particular focus…
Today, the October edition of AGF-EuropaNews was published. There are many new developments and publications to report on. Overarching topics include the protection of minors from harmful online material, the European Child Guarantee and the EU’s budget planning. As always, we bring you news from across Europe, new studies and upcoming events. Regarding the latter, we would like to take…
27-28 Oct 2025: AGF hosting the annual meeting of ICCFR in Berlin
On 1.5 days AGF hosted the meeting of the International Commission on Couple and family Relations (ICCFR) . Prof. Dr. Angela Abela (University of Malta) opened the meeting with an interesting and inspiring input on today’s challenges for families. She mentioned demographic trends, family poverty, gender issues, the ravages of war, the climate change and social media and artificial intelligence.…
The September issue of AGF-EuropaNews was published today. Autumn is coming with a draft declaration, proposals, and a position paper dealing with an age limit or a “digital curfew” for teenagers using social media. Family centers and other local approaches to integrated family policy are covered in news from other European countries and in studies. Event listings round out the…
29 September 2025: Expert meeting on the 9th German Ageing Report
During the expert discussion, we discused the findings of the Ageing Report with representatives from family organisations, welfare associations and politics. These discussions included political challenges that arise with regard to support for older people from relatives and friends. Prof. Dr. Clemens Tesch-Römer, member of the 9th Age Report Commission, presented key content from the Report, with a particular focus…
World Breastfeeding Week: ‘You decide. Not advertising.’
In Germany, this year’s World Breastfeeding Week will take place from 29 September to 5 October 2025 under the motto ‘You decide. Not advertising.’ The AGF Family organisations support the World Breastfeeding Week and refer to the joint press release, which is supported by 53 other stakeholders. The week provides information about restrictions on the marketing of industrially produced infant…
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.
#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 Venue: Sozialbank-Konferenzzentrum Centre Monbijou, Oranienburger Str. 13-14, 10178 BerlinSimultanious Translation EN / GER 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,…
#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 Venue: Sozialbank-Konferenzzentrum Centre Monbijou, Oranienburger Str. 13-14, 10178 BerlinSimultanious Translation EN / GER 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,…
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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.