Today, the AGF’s EuropaNews for the vacation month of August was published. The major EU institutions have been relatively inactive, so there is all the more to report from European countries—as well as from countries outside Europe. Two court rulings are bringing about changes in social media regulation. Children’s rights are a recurring theme in many news stories, but there’s…
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AGF Discussion Paper: Children and Young People in the Digital World
The Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) has published its discussion paper entitled ‘Children and Young People in the Digital World – Families between Participation, Empowerment and Protection’.Against the backdrop of current discussions on the consequences of social media use for children and young people, and in light of the specific – and in some cases differing – recommendations from…
Impact of the current reform proposals on families – what is the plan, Federal Government?
The organisations united within the Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) criticise that the Federal Government has lost sight of the consequences of its austerity and reform policies for families. Whilst it is dealing with the various reform proposals in the individual ministries largely in isolation from one another, the multitude of cuts already implemented and planned threatens to place…
The July issue of AGF EuropaNews has been published today. Unfortunately, the height of summer is currently marked by unprecedented forest fires in France and Spain, with support for fire-fighting efforts coming from across Europe. AGF has used the first few months of summer to bid farewell to its long-standing premises and relocate its office to Oranienplatz 5 in Berlin-Kreuzberg.…
Today, the AGF’s EuropaNews for the vacation month of August was published. The major EU institutions have been relatively inactive, so there is all the more to report from European countries—as well as from countries outside Europe. Two court rulings are bringing about changes in social media regulation. Children’s rights are a recurring theme in many news stories, but there’s…
AGF Discussion Paper: Children and Young People in the Digital World
The Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) has published its discussion paper entitled ‘Children and Young People in the Digital World – Families between Participation, Empowerment and Protection’.Against the backdrop of current discussions on the consequences of social media use for children and young people, and in light of the specific – and in some cases differing – recommendations from…
Impact of the current reform proposals on families – what is the plan, Federal Government?
The organisations united within the Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) criticise that the Federal Government has lost sight of the consequences of its austerity and reform policies for families. Whilst it is dealing with the various reform proposals in the individual ministries largely in isolation from one another, the multitude of cuts already implemented and planned threatens to place…
The July issue of AGF EuropaNews has been published today. Unfortunately, the height of summer is currently marked by unprecedented forest fires in France and Spain, with support for fire-fighting efforts coming from across Europe. AGF has used the first few months of summer to bid farewell to its long-standing premises and relocate its office to Oranienplatz 5 in Berlin-Kreuzberg.…
The AGF office has moved! Our new address is: Oranienplatz 5, 10999 Berlin
The AGF office has moved to Berlin-Kreuzberg. Our new address is:Arbeitsgemeinschaft der deutschen Familienorganisationen (AGF) e.V.Oranienplatz 510999 Berlin Our telephone numbers and email addresses remain the same. We look forward to welcoming you to our new premises soon. The AGF office team
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…
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AGF Discussion Paper: Children and Young People in the Digital World
The Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) has published its discussion paper entitled ‘Children and Young People in the Digital World – Families between Participation, Empowerment and Protection’.Against the backdrop of current discussions on the consequences of social media use for children and young people, and in light of the specific – and in some cases differing – recommendations from…
Impact of the current reform proposals on families – what is the plan, Federal Government?
The organisations united within the Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) criticise that the Federal Government has lost sight of the consequences of its austerity and reform policies for families. Whilst it is dealing with the various reform proposals in the individual ministries largely in isolation from one another, the multitude of cuts already implemented and planned threatens to place…
AGF Statement on the future of the federal ‘Mother and Child – Protection of Unborn Life’ Foundation
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…
#Recent publications
AGF Discussion Paper: Children and Young People in the Digital World
The Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) has published its discussion paper entitled ‘Children and Young People in the Digital World – Families between Participation, Empowerment and Protection’.Against the backdrop of current discussions on the consequences of social media use for children and young people, and in light of the specific – and in some cases differing – recommendations from…
Impact of the current reform proposals on families – what is the plan, Federal Government?
The organisations united within the Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) criticise that the Federal Government has lost sight of the consequences of its austerity and reform policies for families. Whilst it is dealing with the various reform proposals in the individual ministries largely in isolation from one another, the multitude of cuts already implemented and planned threatens to place…
AGF Statement on the future of the federal ‘Mother and Child – Protection of Unborn Life’ Foundation
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…
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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.