EU Work-life Balance Directive enters into force
The Work-life Balance Directive, which aims to improve families’ access to family leave and flexible work arrangements, has entered into European Union … Read more
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Fertility rate drop will see EU population shrink 13% by year 2100
(By Euronews) There will be approximately 449.271 million people living in the European Union by 2100, 13% fewer than today’s population. … Read more
Only 13% (8.5 million) of the households with children in Europe had three children or more
In 2018, there were 223 million households in the European Union (EU). Almost one third (65 million) of these households had children … Read more
European Parliament: MEPs adopted measures to reconcile work and family life
Minimum of ten working days paternity leave paid at the level of sick pay Two months of non-transferable paid parental leave Five … Read more
Ukraine: New program on financial assistance to large families started on April 1
From April 1, Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has introduced a monthly payment of 60 USD to large families for the third and subsequent children under the … Read more
Malta: ‘More effort needed to encourage families to have more children’
Low fertility rate has major economic impact on the country (By Times of Malta) Measures to address Malta’s declining fertility rate need … Read more
Among the 5.075 million births in EU, only 19% concerned a third or subsequent child
Women in EU have first child on average at 29 Total fertility rate highest in France (1.90 births per woman): The lowest … Read more
European Elections: FAFCE launches its Manifesto for an European Natality Pact
FAFCE, the European Federation of Catholic Family Associations, and its Members launch its EU wide campaign ahead of the European Elections (23-26 … Read more
Lisbon with family friendly public transports
It was recently confirmed that Lisbon and Oporto will have a family monthly pass with a maximum fee of 80€ for family, … Read more
Hungary: Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced a seven-point family protection action plan
In his “state of the nation” address at the Castle Garden Bazaar in Budapest on February 10, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced … Read more
