COMECE- the Catholic Church in the European Union

03. March 2021

The European Sunday Alliance releases statement on synchronised free time in the EU

Webnews, 03/03/2021

The European Sunday Alliance calls on EU political leaders “to put synchronised free time as a priority on the social policy agenda”. In a statement released on Wednesday 3 March 2021, the Alliance - of which COMECE is a member - encourages the EU Commission to align its upcoming proposal for a directive on a right to disconnect with Article 2 of the Council of Europe’s Social Charter.

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25. February 2021

EU Bishops address the President of the Parliament on the recent Resolution on abortion in Poland

Press Release, 25/02/2021

The Presidency of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) addresses a letter to David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, with regard to the European Parliament Resolution of 26 November 2020 on abortion in Poland.

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23. February 2021

EU Foundational Principles Demand Vaccine Equity

Press Release, 23/02/2021

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and Caritas Europa are urging the EU institutions to ensure vaccine access for all, promoting a “widescale vaccination not only for Europe´s own safety and protection, but also for global public health as a public good”.

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