Category Archives: European Year 2014

COFACE’s Annual Report 2014 launched!

Posted on 07/04/2015 by coface

by Ana Pérez 2014 was a special year for COFACE. It was the year of our successful campaign Reconciling Work and Family life in Europe. We organised three main events in close collaboration with the Greek and Italian European Presidencies … Continue reading →

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Identity and work-life balance: it’s all in the sandwich

Posted on 18/07/2014 by coface

We are all individual. With our own specific history, up-bringing, culture, dreams and aspirations. Yet we are also part of a group, our family, group of friends, educators, church, and sports-club. During our lives these powerful connections we make shape … Continue reading →

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2014 is here, so let the work begin!

Posted on 09/01/2014 by coface

Firstly let us wish all our followers a Happy New Year and our best wishes for 2014. We really appreciate the interest you have shown in our campaign, and the continued support during the past almost 2 years. The elephant … Continue reading →

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Can you believe it’s already December?

Posted on 05/12/2013 by coface

2013 is almost over, and if you have been following our campaign of the past 2 years, you may know, that a Big Year lies ahead for COFACE. We still don’t know, whether 2014 would be the official European Year … Continue reading →

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Mr. Barroso answers to COFACE – finally!

Posted on 14/09/2013 by coface

We finally had the opportunity to ask a question directly to the President of the European Commission, Mr. Barroso about what he thinks about what Europe can do to improve the quality of life of families, and the balance of … Continue reading →

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Have a look at all the friendly MEPs supporting our 2014 European Year campaign!

Posted on 10/07/2013 by coface

Photo opportunity with a Penguin, un album sur Flickr. We have asked all the MEPs, who have already shown their support for our 2014 European Year campaign by signing the Written Declaration, to give our campaign one more chance! It’s … Continue reading →

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Will the European Commission make a difference?

Posted on 05/07/2013 by coface

The Trio Presidency said YES, the European Parliament said YES and now the question is: Will the European Commission make a difference in the lives of all families in Europe by designating 2014 as the European Year for Reconciling Work … Continue reading →

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