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…
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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…
The March issue of AGF’s EuropaNews was released today. Spring has arrived both meteorologically and on the calendar. A diverse range of topics awaits you in this newsletter, with a focus on protecting children and young people online, the fight against child poverty, and two new strategies from the European Commission. Additional news, studies, and event announcements round out the…
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…
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…
The March issue of AGF’s EuropaNews was released today. Spring has arrived both meteorologically and on the calendar. A diverse range of topics awaits you in this newsletter, with a focus on protecting children and young people online, the fight against child poverty, and two new strategies from the European Commission. Additional news, studies, and event announcements round out the…
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…
Today, the February edition of AGF’s EuropaNews was published. The freezing cold in Berlin has passed, and the first signs of spring are sprouting. Some initiatives by European institutions are also positive, while others are controversial. This month’s recurring themes include protecting children from dangers on the internet and social inequality. Housing, the rights of older people, and the EU…
Today, AGF EuropaNews published its first edition of 2026. In the depths of winter, Cyprus’ new EU Council Presidency presented a program that focuses on social cohesion. Looking back on 2025, combating child poverty, a social and family-friendly form of climate protection, and the regulation of artificial intelligence are recurring themes in the news and publications we present to you…
#Recent publications
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…
AGF statement on the 1st German biannual report on the national implementation of the EU Child Gurantee
On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the German government passed a cabinet resolution on its reporting under the European Child Guarantee. In Germany, the National Action Plan “New Opportunities for Children in Germany” is the basis for implementing the EU Child Guarantee. The EU Child Guarantee provides for two-yearly reporting on the status and progress of national implementation. The deadline for…
#Recent publications
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…
AGF statement on the 1st German biannual report on the national implementation of the EU Child Gurantee
On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the German government passed a cabinet resolution on its reporting under the European Child Guarantee. In Germany, the National Action Plan “New Opportunities for Children in Germany” is the basis for implementing the EU Child Guarantee. The EU Child Guarantee provides for two-yearly reporting on the status and progress of national implementation. The deadline for…
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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.
About us
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.