The June issue of AGF EuropaNews has been published. The Polish Presidency is now coming to an end and will be replaced by Denmark. Shortly before the summer break, the EU institutions, civil society and academia were very active, so that we were only able to cover many news items as newsflashes. Overarching topics include the fight against child sexual…
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Date: 12 May 2025, 11:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Location: BFS-Konferenzzentrum Centre Monbijou, Oranienburger Str. 13-14, 10178 Berlin The event will focus on the key messages of the 10th German Family Report. The report has chosen, among other things, the promotion of the economic independence of mothers and fathers, the strengthening of joint parental responsibility, the consideration of families in…
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…
21 and 27 May 2025: Online discussion on the Coalition Agreement of the new government
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…
The June issue of AGF EuropaNews has been published. The Polish Presidency is now coming to an end and will be replaced by Denmark. Shortly before the summer break, the EU institutions, civil society and academia were very active, so that we were only able to cover many news items as newsflashes. Overarching topics include the fight against child sexual…
Date: 12 May 2025, 11:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Location: BFS-Konferenzzentrum Centre Monbijou, Oranienburger Str. 13-14, 10178 Berlin The event will focus on the key messages of the 10th German Family Report. The report has chosen, among other things, the promotion of the economic independence of mothers and fathers, the strengthening of joint parental responsibility, the consideration of families in…
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…
21 and 27 May 2025: Online discussion on the Coalition Agreement of the new government
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…
#Recent publications
12 May 2025: AGF conference on “Support for single parents and their children – Results of the 10th Family Report”
Date: 12 May 2025, 11:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Location: BFS-Konferenzzentrum Centre Monbijou, Oranienburger Str. 13-14, 10178 Berlin The event will focus on the key messages of the 10th German Family Report. The report has chosen, among other things, the promotion of the economic independence of mothers and fathers, the strengthening of joint parental responsibility, the consideration of families in…
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…
#Upcoming events
10 July 2025: Expert meeting on the rush hour of life for parents
„How is the rush hour of life changing and how do we deal with the challenges?” Basis for the discussions will be the presentation of the current FReDA-Daten on the Rush-Hour of life and the time wishes of families. Prof. Martin Bujard (BiB) will present them. The meeting will be in Berlin, Germany and working language will be German. Datum:…
#Recent publications
12 May 2025: AGF conference on “Support for single parents and their children – Results of the 10th Family Report”
Date: 12 May 2025, 11:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Location: BFS-Konferenzzentrum Centre Monbijou, Oranienburger Str. 13-14, 10178 Berlin The event will focus on the key messages of the 10th German Family Report. The report has chosen, among other things, the promotion of the economic independence of mothers and fathers, the strengthening of joint parental responsibility, the consideration of families in…
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…
#Upcoming events
10 July 2025: Expert meeting on the rush hour of life for parents
„How is the rush hour of life changing and how do we deal with the challenges?” Basis for the discussions will be the presentation of the current FReDA-Daten on the Rush-Hour of life and the time wishes of families. Prof. Martin Bujard (BiB) will present them. The meeting will be in Berlin, Germany and working language will be German. Datum:…
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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.