The June issue of AGF’s EuropaNews has been published today. Despite the record-breaking heatwave across Europe, the EU institutions have been actively engaging with the public ahead of the summer recess, meaning we are able to bring you a wealth of news items. The protection of children both offline and online is a key issue, whilst affordable housing and the…
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AGF Statement on the future of the federal ‘Mother and Child – Protection of Unborn Life’ Foundation
The Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) has issued a statement on the draft to amend the law that regulates the federal ‘Mother and Child – Protection of Unborn Life’ Foundation. In this statement, the AGF particularly welcomes the proposed permanent statutory guarantee of the foundation’s funding base. The expansion of the board of trustees to include a representative from…
AGF member organisations discuss key positions on children and young people in the digital world
On 10 June 2026, the members of the Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) met for an exchange of thoughts on the topic ‘Children and young people in the digital world – families between participation, empowerment and protection’. The aim of the discussion was to discuss own perspectives and common long-term positions on the topic. The discussion initially centred on…
May brings new beginnings, and that certainly applies to the latest edition of AGF EuropaNews, which was published today. Summer has begun with a European heatwave, and the European institutions, research organisations and civil society have once again been very active. So there is plenty to report. The European Commission has presented a social package: It includes the first strategy…
The June issue of AGF’s EuropaNews has been published today. Despite the record-breaking heatwave across Europe, the EU institutions have been actively engaging with the public ahead of the summer recess, meaning we are able to bring you a wealth of news items. The protection of children both offline and online is a key issue, whilst affordable housing and the…
AGF Statement on the future of the federal ‘Mother and Child – Protection of Unborn Life’ Foundation
The Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) has issued a statement on the draft to amend the law that regulates the federal ‘Mother and Child – Protection of Unborn Life’ Foundation. In this statement, the AGF particularly welcomes the proposed permanent statutory guarantee of the foundation’s funding base. The expansion of the board of trustees to include a representative from…
AGF member organisations discuss key positions on children and young people in the digital world
On 10 June 2026, the members of the Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) met for an exchange of thoughts on the topic ‘Children and young people in the digital world – families between participation, empowerment and protection’. The aim of the discussion was to discuss own perspectives and common long-term positions on the topic. The discussion initially centred on…
May brings new beginnings, and that certainly applies to the latest edition of AGF EuropaNews, which was published today. Summer has begun with a European heatwave, and the European institutions, research organisations and civil society have once again been very active. So there is plenty to report. The European Commission has presented a social package: It includes the first strategy…
The April edition of our EuropaNews has been published today. Despite the Easter holidays, a number of important decisions and publications have been released. One focus is on the minimum age for social media and the EU’s age verification app. Children’s rights are a recurring theme throughout this and other topics. As always, news from European countries, studies and event…
The organisations joined in the Association of German Family Organisations have called for greater focus to be placed on the hardships faced by children, young people and families during the COVID pandemic, as well as on the future representation of their interests in crisis situations. In the course of today’s general assembly, a very constructive exchange took place between Ates…
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AGF Statement on the future of the federal ‘Mother and Child – Protection of Unborn Life’ Foundation
The Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) has issued a statement on the draft to amend the law that regulates the federal ‘Mother and Child – Protection of Unborn Life’ Foundation. In this statement, the AGF particularly welcomes the proposed permanent statutory guarantee of the foundation’s funding base. The expansion of the board of trustees to include a representative from…
Family organisations: Putting the interests of families, children and young people at the heart of the review of the COVID-19 pandemic
The organisations joined in the Association of German Family Organisations have called for greater focus to be placed on the hardships faced by children, young people and families during the COVID pandemic, as well as on the future representation of their interests in crisis situations. In the course of today’s general assembly, a very constructive exchange took place between Ates…
Statement by the AGF for the expert commission on ‘Child and Youth Protection in the Digital World’
At the invitation of the Expert Commission on ‘Child and Youth Protection in the Digital World’, the AGF took part in the third hearing, entitled ‘Practical Perspectives from Parents, Educators, Youth Welfare Services, the Police and the Judiciary’, on Tuesday 10 March. Its oral contribution was based on the written submission it had previously submitted. The statement currently is only…
#Recent publications
AGF Statement on the future of the federal ‘Mother and Child – Protection of Unborn Life’ Foundation
The Association of German Family Organisations (AGF) has issued a statement on the draft to amend the law that regulates the federal ‘Mother and Child – Protection of Unborn Life’ Foundation. In this statement, the AGF particularly welcomes the proposed permanent statutory guarantee of the foundation’s funding base. The expansion of the board of trustees to include a representative from…
Family organisations: Putting the interests of families, children and young people at the heart of the review of the COVID-19 pandemic
The organisations joined in the Association of German Family Organisations have called for greater focus to be placed on the hardships faced by children, young people and families during the COVID pandemic, as well as on the future representation of their interests in crisis situations. In the course of today’s general assembly, a very constructive exchange took place between Ates…
Statement by the AGF for the expert commission on ‘Child and Youth Protection in the Digital World’
At the invitation of the Expert Commission on ‘Child and Youth Protection in the Digital World’, the AGF took part in the third hearing, entitled ‘Practical Perspectives from Parents, Educators, Youth Welfare Services, the Police and the Judiciary’, on Tuesday 10 March. Its oral contribution was based on the written submission it had previously submitted. The statement currently is only…
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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.
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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.