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COMECE welcomes the withdrawal of the proposed Danish law on mandatory translation of sermons 

COMECE welcomes on Thursday 27 April 2023 the withdrawal of the proposed Danish legislation obliging Churches and religious communities to translate in the national language all sermons. COMECE President, Mgr. Crociata: “The draft bill would have had a negative implication for the protection of freedom of religion in Europe”. COMECE expressed its concerns through a Statement of its Presidency published on 22 January 2021. While understanding … Continue reading »

Ethics, Research & Health, Policy Areas, Press, Social & Economic Affairs

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Swedish EU Presidency | COMECE participates in high-level meeting on loneliness held by Minister Forssmed

COMECE participated in the first high-level meeting on loneliness in the European Union. The event was held in Stockholm on 20-21 April 2023 by the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU. COMECE General Secretary Fr. Barrios Prieto: “Promoting community life is key to address loneliness”. Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto, General Secretary of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Social & Economic Affairs

Event

EVENT | Evening round table on a new model for companies in Europe

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) invites you to participate in the round table event “Towards a new model for companies in Europe”, to take place at the Chapel for Europe in Brussels on Wednesday 3 May 2023 from 19:00 to 20:00 (CET). Registration | Live Streaming The aim of the event is to discuss possible company model for Europe … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Social & Economic Affairs

Event

EVENT | Conference at the European Parliament on inclusive participatory company models

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) invites you to participate in the conference “Towards a new model for companies in Europe”, to take place at the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday 3 May 2023 from 13:00 to 15:30 (CET). Click here to register The event features a main discussion panel on how to achieve more inclusive and participative companies … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

A Catholic contribution in view of the EU-CELAC Summit. Mgr Crociata: “a unique opportunity to promote a more fraternal world” 

COMECE releases on Tuesday 18 April 2023 a contribution elaborated jointly with its partners in view of the upcoming summit between the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). COMECE President Mgr Crociata: “The summit is a unique opportunity to strengthen the ties between the people of our regions, promoting a more fraternal world”. Contribution [EN – ES] | Recommendations … Continue reading »