Today we present the September edition of EuropaNews. The summer break is long behind us, work is in full swing and several elections have passed. We present the family policy-relevant innovations in the EU Commission and the EU Parliament, as well as new proposals to combat sexual abuse on the internet and data on its extent. Developments in other European…
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AGF Director Sven Iversen confirmed as Vice-President of COFACE – Families Europe
Berlin, 26 September 2024 – Sven Iversen, director of the German National Association of Family Organisations (AGF), was re-elected as Vice President of COFACE Families Europe on 26 September 2024. The General Assembly and other COFACE committee meetings took place in Vilnius, Lithuania, from 24 to 26 September 20024, accompanied by an international symposium on the topic of ‘Work-Life Balance’.…
9th October 2024 Berlin, Germany 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…
The August edition of EuropaNews is out today, ahead of the resumption of the European institutions’ activities in September. This issue in detail: Nachrichten aus europäischen Institutionen Nachrichten aus den europäischen Staaten Weitere Nachrichten Berichte und Studien Bevorstehende Veranstaltungen Download and further information All newsletter issues and subscription
Today we present the September edition of EuropaNews. The summer break is long behind us, work is in full swing and several elections have passed. We present the family policy-relevant innovations in the EU Commission and the EU Parliament, as well as new proposals to combat sexual abuse on the internet and data on its extent. Developments in other European…
AGF Director Sven Iversen confirmed as Vice-President of COFACE – Families Europe
Berlin, 26 September 2024 – Sven Iversen, director of the German National Association of Family Organisations (AGF), was re-elected as Vice President of COFACE Families Europe on 26 September 2024. The General Assembly and other COFACE committee meetings took place in Vilnius, Lithuania, from 24 to 26 September 20024, accompanied by an international symposium on the topic of ‘Work-Life Balance’.…
9th October 2024 Berlin, Germany 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…
The August edition of EuropaNews is out today, ahead of the resumption of the European institutions’ activities in September. This issue in detail: Nachrichten aus europäischen Institutionen Nachrichten aus den europäischen Staaten Weitere Nachrichten Berichte und Studien Bevorstehende Veranstaltungen Download and further information All newsletter issues and subscription
Report of conference: 15 May 2024 on current family law reforms
This conference has taken place in German language. The aim of the conference was to take a look at selected family law projects of the Federal Government and to discuss whether the Federal Government’s proposals are appropriate responses to the need of changes. Changes to maintenance law, custody and contact law and parentage law were presented and discussed. The focus…
The July edition of AGF-EuropaNews has been published today. After the appointment of the top positions in the EU and other turbulent developments, the summer slump is making itself felt. Nevertheless, there is a lot of interesting news concerning family policy in Europe. This includes the priorities of the new Council Presidency and the Commission President, as well as proposals…
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Report of conference: 15 May 2024 on current family law reforms
This conference has taken place in German language. The aim of the conference was to take a look at selected family law projects of the Federal Government and to discuss whether the Federal Government’s proposals are appropriate responses to the need of changes. Changes to maintenance law, custody and contact law and parentage law were presented and discussed. The focus…
Implementation of the European Child Guarantee
This text served as base for an article that was first published in FORUM Jugendhilfe 02/2024 (in German), July 2024 1 Introduction and background The European Child Guarantee is a voluntary commitment by EU member states to improve the situation of poor children and children at risk of poverty by 2030. In Germany, it is being put in place through…
AGF position on the planned EU Parenthood Regulation
The representatives of the EU Member States are currently negotiating a proposal from the EU Commission for a Council Regulation on the mutual recognition of parenthood in the EU. The aim of the planned regulation is to ensure that the parenthood of a child that is legally established in one EU member state is also recognised by the other member…
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9. Oct 2024: European Expert meeting on the role of local level prevention systems for implementing the European Child Guarantee
9th October 2024 Berlin, Germany 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…
16 October 2024: General Meeting of the National Family Forum
On 16 October 2024 will be the next General Meeting of the National Family Forum. There will be inputs, talks and discussions on the main 2024 topic: Family and Climate Change. This will be an in person meeting in Berlin.
17 Oct. 2024: Conference on intergenerational care in transnational families
On 17 October there will be a conference on intergenerational care in transnational families, which is co-hosted by TraFaDy, the German Centre for Integration and Migration Research (DeZIM) and the Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) in Berlin, Germany. The event will consist of two parts: a European and international part in which studies, projects and policies on the assumption…
#Recent publications
Report of conference: 15 May 2024 on current family law reforms
This conference has taken place in German language. The aim of the conference was to take a look at selected family law projects of the Federal Government and to discuss whether the Federal Government’s proposals are appropriate responses to the need of changes. Changes to maintenance law, custody and contact law and parentage law were presented and discussed. The focus…
Implementation of the European Child Guarantee
This text served as base for an article that was first published in FORUM Jugendhilfe 02/2024 (in German), July 2024 1 Introduction and background The European Child Guarantee is a voluntary commitment by EU member states to improve the situation of poor children and children at risk of poverty by 2030. In Germany, it is being put in place through…
AGF position on the planned EU Parenthood Regulation
The representatives of the EU Member States are currently negotiating a proposal from the EU Commission for a Council Regulation on the mutual recognition of parenthood in the EU. The aim of the planned regulation is to ensure that the parenthood of a child that is legally established in one EU member state is also recognised by the other member…
#Upcoming events
17 Oct. 2024: Conference on intergenerational care in transnational families
On 17 October there will be a conference on intergenerational care in transnational families, which is co-hosted by TraFaDy, the German Centre for Integration and Migration Research (DeZIM) and the Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) in Berlin, Germany. The event will consist of two parts: a European and international part in which studies, projects and policies on the assumption…
16 October 2024: General Meeting of the National Family Forum
On 16 October 2024 will be the next General Meeting of the National Family Forum. There will be inputs, talks and discussions on the main 2024 topic: Family and Climate Change. This will be an in person meeting in Berlin.
9. Oct 2024: European Expert meeting on the role of local level prevention systems for implementing the European Child Guarantee
9th October 2024 Berlin, Germany 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…
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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.
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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.