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
European Union
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
EU: Parliament and Council agree on measures to reconcile career and private life
Ten working days paternity leave paid at not less than the level of sick pay Two months of non-transferable paid parental leave … Read more
Irish people are living longer and the birth rate is falling
A new report looks into several areas of both the health of the nation and health services in general. (Published on www.thejournal.ie … Read more
The new Electricity Directive defines energy poverty but does not tackle it
(By COFACE) On 18th December, the European Parliament and the Council reached a political agreement on the Electricity Directive and the Electricity Regulation that COFACE Families … Read more
Cyprus: Christmas bonus approved for large families
The cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal by the minister of labour for payment of a €100 Christmas bonus to mothers in … Read more
New report released on combating child poverty across the European Union
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has published a report which underlines the long-term consequences of poverty and how this … Read more
