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…
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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…
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…
In a joint appeal, experts from various fields of science, paediatrics, journalism, as well as various institutions and associations, point out the importance of early education in order to reduce the unequal chances of a successful future for children from socio-economically disadvantaged families. The AGF has joined the appeal. The appeal emphasises the lifelong disadvantages for those affected and thus…
The March edition of AGF-EuropaNews was published today. Spring has begun and there are many things to report that are of importance to families in Europe. Several reports and plans were published for International Women’s Day on 8 March. New proposals include the European Social Fund Plus and the handling of child abuse material. In addition, there is progress on…
#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…
#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…
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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.