Tag Archives: European Commission

Reconciliation: a safety net for all families!

Posted on 23/02/2016 by coface

In August 2015, the Commission published a “Roadmap” for the initiative ‘A new start to address the challenges of work-life balance faced by working families’ to replace the 2008 Commission proposal to revise the Maternity Leave Directive. The objective for … Continue reading →

Posted in #wlbpackage, Care, ERP, Family Carers, Family-friendly, Gender equality, Maternity Leave Directive, Women, Work-Life Balance, Workplace | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

We are stuck on gender equality, so let’s change the game!

Posted on 22/10/2015 by coface

On the 21st October, the European Women’s Lobby organised a very interesting event in the European Parliament, hosted by MEP Catherine Bearder, on advancing gender equality in business. Even though it was great to be listening to the panellists either … Continue reading →

Posted in Gender equality | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

COFACE delegation meeting with Commissioner Thyssen

Posted on 28/04/2015 by coface

On the 20th April we were received by Commissioner Marianne Thyssen, her cabinet member Jonathan Stabenow and Stefan Olsson, Head of Unit in DG EMPL. We really appreciate, that Commissioner Thyssen took time out of her busy schedule to meet with us, … Continue reading →

Posted in Meetings | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Barroso, European Parliament, European Year 2014, Events, EY2014 | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Barroso, European Year 2014, EY2014, Family Carers, videos, Work/Life Balance | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment