08/02/2022
Statement of COMECE on the proposal of President Macron to include a right to abortion in the Charter of Fundamental Rights (EN)
Category Archives: Ethics, Research & Health
Scientific research and technological development make a major contribution to the integral development and the quality of life of human beings, especially, but not only, in the area of health where new therapeutic options become increasingly available. They are also an important motor of economic growth. COMECE chiefly covers the bioethical issues that arise at the EU level in the ambits of health and of research, although the main competences with regard to these matters remain largely at the Member States’ level. COMECE is assisted in this mission by a Working Group on Ethics.
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EU Bishops reply to President Macron: “there is no recognized right to abortion in European or international law”
In a statement released on Tuesday 8 February 2022, the Presidency of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) expresses its deep concern on President Macron’s proposal of including a supposed right to abortion in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Read the full statement Aware of the tragedy and complexity of the situations in which mothers considering … Continue reading
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European Churches urge people to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Joint appeal from the presidents of COMECE and CEC
Urging responsibility and care amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and encouraging vaccination together with necessary sanitary measures, H.Em. Card. Jean-Claude Hollerich SJ, President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), and Rev. Christian Krieger, President of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), have issued the following joint appeal. In this time of Advent, let us manifest Christ’s love by demonstrating … Continue reading
14/12/2021
Joint appeal from COMECE and CEC Presidents inviting people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 (EN, FR, DE, IT, SK)
18/11/2021
Position Paper on a financial system serving the common good in times of systemic change (EN)
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COMECE publishes a reflection paper on financial ethics. “Serving the common good in times of systemic change”
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) publishes on Thursday 18 November 2021 a reflection paper on ethics in the financial sector, calling for a reform to reduce social tensions and promote a change of behaviours at the individual and enterprise levels. Fr. Barrios Prieto: “Our call is put care at the centre, contributing to the dynamic of building together the … Continue reading
12/07/2021
COMECE contribution to the consultation on the Green Paper on Ageing (EN)
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Green Paper on Ageing: COMECE stresses the importance of intergenerational solidarity
In its recent contribution to the European Commission’s consultation on the Green Paper on Ageing of Wednesday 21 April 2021, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) has highlighted the need for more family-friendly policies and EU policies boosting intergenerational solidarity. On Wednesday 21 April 2021, COMECE contributed to the consultation of the European Commission on the Green Paper on Ageing, … Continue reading
17/06/2021
COMECE position paper on the report on the situation of sexual and reproductive health and rights in the EU, in the framework of women’s health [2020/2215(INI)] (EN)
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Matić Report: COMECE calls on MEPs to be aware of the importance and complexity of the issue and to vote with responsibility
The Secretariat of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) released a position paper on the ‘Matić Report’ on Thursday 17 June 2021, ahead of its final submission to the upcoming EU Parliament Plenary session. The Catholic Church recognises the importance of protecting the health and rights of women and calls on all MEPs to take into account the sensitive and … Continue reading