Families within institutions: subsidiarity as public policy
From the Constitution to the neighborhood: Alghero’s Office of Family Policy puts shared governance into practice By: peoplestrategy.com Luciano Malfer – Research and … Read more
Family-Friendly Network
ELFAC talked on housing policies for families at the District event in Madrid
Regina Maroncelli, vice president of ELFAC and coordinator of the European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities, gave the family perspective in the panel … Read more
The ACT for Anaphylaxis Alliance is officially launched
On September 9th, 2026, Anaphylaxis Preparedness in Action: Creating Safer European Schools for People at Risk of Anaphylaxis marked the start of … Read more
Portuguese municipalities ensure support for families in the return to school
For Rita Mendes Correia, president of the APFN, “the month of September represents a demanding test for the budget of Portuguese families, … Read more
Large European families are calling on the European Commission to ensure that its new housing law addresses the disadvantages faced by families with children
The factors that European legislation on “Affordable Housing” should take into account were the focus of discussion at the panel on housing … Read more
ELFAC participated in a workshop in Brussels on local policies and housing in Europe
The event, organized by SME Connect, took place on July 14 at the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) under the motto “Regions, … Read more
Portugal: families join forces to call for family-friendly property tax reduction
A new APFN digital campaign is empowering families across Portugal to advocate for the nationwide adoption of the Family IMI, a municipal … Read more
Contribution of ELFAC to the European Housing Alliance
On June 19th, the European Housing Alliance held its inaugural meeting in Brussels, bringing together 120 in-person participants and over 700 online … Read more
The Coalition for the Future of Cities is formed in Brussels: ELFAC is one of the founding members
The participation of ELFAC, and its European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities and Companies, contributes to putting the family at the center of … Read more
“Measure + Innovative” distinguishes family-friendly Portuguese authorities
The Observatory of Family Friendly Municipalities (OAFR), an initiative of the Portuguese Large Families Association (APFN), is preparing to open applications for … Read more