18/01/2024
Mgr. Crociata and Mgr. Hoogenboom’s speeches during Article 17 High-Level EU-religious leaders meeting at the European Commission [EN]
Category Archives: Justice & Fundamental Rights
Respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and human rights are the values on which the European Union is founded.
The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU is the fundamental text of reference for Union policies and initiatives.
COMECE closely follows policies related to justice and fundamental rights in areas such as equality and non-discrimination, data protection, family matters, rights of the child, child protection and EU citizenship.
COMECE is of the view that fundamental rights must have a clear and objective concept of human dignity as their basis, that the focus must be on the ethical implications of EU policies and legislation, and that considerations must be given to the way these latter may impact on the activities of the Church.
COMECE is assisted in this mission by a Legal Affairs Commission.
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“Jacques Delors dedicated his life to others”, says COMECE First Vice-President Mgr. Hérouard
The First Vice-President of COMECE and Archbishop of Dijon, Mgr. Antoine Hérouard, delivered a heartfelt homily during the obsequies of the late President of the EU Commission, Jacques Delors, held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, in Fontaine-la-Gaillarde, France. Mgr. Hérouard articulated Delors’ vision, stating that “he wanted to give a new meaning to political action, rooted in the commandment of Christian love.” Read the text … Continue reading
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Churches reflect on the role of Christian values in the EU
The relevance of Christian values for the European Union, especially in the context of the upcoming European elections in June 2024, was discussed by EU officials and representatives of Churches and Catholic NGOs in a meeting held in Brussels last Wednesday 6 December 2023. Organised by COMECE, together with the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy, the meeting featured a … Continue reading
04/12/2023
Fr. Barrios’ speech at XXV Annual EPP Group Intercultural Dialogue with Churches at Santiago de Compostela [EN]
04/12/2023
Mgr. Crociata’s speech at XXV EPP Group Intercultural Dialogue with Churches at Santiago de Compostela [IT]
08/11/2023
COMECE President Mgr. Crociata’s report to the 2023 Autumn Plenary Assembly [IT]
03/11/2023
Mgr. Crociata’ speech on “A 60 anni dalla morte di Robert Schuman e a 20 anni dalla Ecclesia in Europa” [IT]
30/09/2023
COMECE General Secretary’ speech at International Krakow Conference [EN]
📺 VIDEO | Apostolic Nuncio to the EU: “Politics thrives on dialogue”
The Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union, H.E. Mgr. Noël Treanor, participated in the St. Michael Annual Reception held in Berlin on Monday 4 September 2023 by the German Bishop Conference (DBK) and its liaison office in Berlin. The event featured the participation of the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Full video | Read statements In his speech, the Apostolic Nuncio promoted the “art of compromise” … Continue reading
07/07/2023
COMECE President’s speech on the occasion of the 10th anniversary since Croatia is in the EU [IT]