A new chapter for Family Policies in Europe?

Thursday, 25 June 2020, 14:00 – 15:00 RSVP by answering to this e-mail You will receive the link to connect after the registration At the end of the Semester of the Croatian Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) is pleased to invite you to a Webinar on “Demographic Challenges and Sustainable Development.

A new chapter for Family Policies in Europe?” We also invite you to visit our webpage, to read an overview of the EU Institutions’ proposals on the demographic issue. 

DRAFT PROGRAM

14.00 – 14.05
Opening address
Vincenzo Bassi, FAFCE President

14.05 – 14.15
The Croatian Presidency and the Demographic Challenges
Marko Vidakušić, Coordinator of the Employment and Social Policy Team, Permanent Representation of Croatia to the European Union

14.15 – 14.25
The EU Commission Report on the impact of Demographic Change
Deša Srsen, Member of the Cabinet of the Vice-President for Demography and Democracy

14.25 – 14.35
The Italian “Family-Act” and impact of the EU
Marco Zullo, MEP, Co-Chair of the Intergroup on Demographic Challenges, Family-Life Balance and Youth Transitions

14.35 – 14.45
Which policies to face the demographic change? – TBC
Elżbieta Rafalska, MEP, Rapporteur for the EMPL Opinion on “Reversing demographic trends in EU regions using cohesion policy instruments”

14.45 – 14.55
Building a budget for the future of Europe
Karlo Ressler, MEP, Vice-President of the EPP Youth Organisation

14.55 – 15.00
Final remarks
Bénédicte Colin, FAFCE Project Manager RSVP by answering to this e-mailYou will receive the link to connect after the registration[This webinar will take place in English]
 FAFCE – Federation of Catholic Family Associations in EuropeFounded in 1997 the FAFCE represents 27 family organisations from 16 European Countries, holds a participatory status with the Council of Europe and is a member of the EU Fundamental Rights Platform.  

Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe
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1050 Bruxelles
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