17/05/2025
Mgr. Mariano Crociata’s keynote speech during the General Assembly International Conference 2025 [IT]
Category Archives: Policy Areas
Invitation
Join the Conference: ‘Religious Education – Fit for the Present and Future?’ | Brussels, June 2025 – Register Now!
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) warmly invites you to participate in the conference “Religious Education: Fit for Present and Future? The Role of Religion in the Formation of Young Generations at the European Schools”, to take place at the Chapel for Europe (Rue Van Maerlant 22, Brussels) on Wednesday, 4 June 2025 from 19:30 to 21:00 (CEST). Register now! Amid … Continue reading
Press Release
COMECE and SECAM send a joint message to European and African foreign ministers
Ahead of the upcoming meeting of foreign ministers from the African Union and the European Union, COMECE and SECAM issue on Thursday, 15 May 2025, a joint statement calling for a renewed, just and people-centred partnership between the two regions. COMECE: “Africa does not need charity, nor does it need to be a battleground for external interests. What it needs is justice and a partnership … Continue reading
Press Release
OPPORTUNITY | 2nd European Summer School with a focus on Security and Defence. Apply now!
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) is pleased to announce the launch of applications for the second edition of the European Summer School, organised by the School of Governance and Leadership Isabel la Católica in collaboration with COMECE. This year’s event will be held from 5 to 13 July 2025 in the historic Monastery of Poblet, a stunning former medieval … Continue reading
Event
EVENT | Upcoming webinars: European Universities Alliances — An Opportunity for Catholic Universities? | 6 & 13 May 2025
COMECE and IFCU invite you to join the upcoming conference “European Universities Alliances: An Opportunity for Catholic Universities?” – a two-part webinar series taking place on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, and Tuesday, 13 May 2025, from 11:30 to 12:30 (CEST). This event will explore the challenges and opportunities that the European Universities Initiative (EUI) presents for Catholic higher education institutions. Register now! The Commission of … Continue reading
Press Release
🇵🇱🇪🇺 Polish EU Presidency | European Churches meet with Minister for EU Affairs Adam Szłapka
A delegation from the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) met with H.E. Mr Adam Szłapka, Polish Minister for European Union Affairs, in Warsaw. The meeting took place on Monday, 7 April 2025, in the context of Poland’s ongoing Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Download COMECE-CEC Joint Contribution | Photo Gallery … Continue reading
News
VIDEO | Debate “Europe, Church, Ecumenism in times of turmoil”
The full video recording of the debate “Europe, Church, Ecumenism in Times of Turmoil” is now available on YouTube. The conference took place on Sunday, 7 April 2025, in the context of the COMECE-CEC delegation’s meeting with Poland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Watch the video The event featured contributions from: Manuel Enrique Barrios Prieto, General Secretary of the Commission of the … Continue reading
Invitation
EVENT | Film Screening & Launch of the New European Bauhaus Lab – Brussels, Thursday 10 April
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), together with the Chapel for Europeand the Future for Religious Heritage (FRH) are pleased to invite you to the film screening of “Making Dust”, a documentary film for an insightful exploration of the loss of churches and their lasting impact on our communities. The event will take place at the Chapel for Europe, Brussels, on Thursday, 10 April 2025 … Continue reading
Report
COMECE President Mgr. Mariano Crociata’s report to the 2025 Spring Assembly [IT]
Press Release
COMECE assesses EC proposed ‘First Omnibus package’
In view of the upcoming inter-institutional negotiations on the ‘First Omnibus package’ proposal published by the European Commission, COMECE presents its assessment and comments in a document issued on Thursday, 20 March 2025, emphasising that the proposed amendments should not distort or neutralise the EU’s landmark sustainability laws. Download Document The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) acknowledges the efforts to … Continue reading