Category Archives: Policy Areas

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

News

🇪🇺🇺🇦 Ukrainian Church leaders visit COMECE to discuss peace and Ukraine’s European future

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) welcomed a high-level delegation of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organisations (UCCRO) to its Secretariat in Brussels on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to listen to the testimonies of Church leaders representing the diverse religious communities of Ukraine and to reaffirm COMECE’s unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Youth Net, Youth policies

News

COMECE Youth Net gathers in Brussels to discuss youth participation, European values and current policy challenges

Young delegates of the COMECE Youth Net, nominated by the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union, gathered in Brussels from 3 to 5 June 2025 for a meeting dedicated to dialogue, exchange and reflection on key challenges affecting young people across Europe. Photo Gallery Over the course of three days, delegates discussed a wide range of issues from local, national and European perspectives, including the … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

Invitation

EVENT | A dialogue at the European Parliament on the future of land use, justice, and the Common Agricultural Policy

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) encourage you to participate in the ELSiA-JESC event “Food security, climate protection and social justice in EU agriculture” to take place at the European Parliament on Monday, 22 June 2026 at 16:00 (CEST). Registration: in-person (for people with an EP badge) | online European agriculture is facing a defining structural transition. The sector must … Continue reading »

Migration & Asylum, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

STATEMENT | COMECE President reacts to European Parliament vote on the Return Regulation

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) publishes a statement by its President, H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, in response to the vote held today, Wednesday 17 June 2026, in the European Parliament on the new Return Regulation, which complements the recently implemented Pact on Migration and Asylum. Read & Download the Statement In his statement, bishop Crociata acknowledges the legitimate responsibility … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

Catholic bishops from G7 countries and COMECE issue joint appeal ahead of G7 Summit in France

On Friday 12 June 2026, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), together with the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Great Britain and the United States, published a joint statement ahead of the G7 Summit, which will take place in France from 15 to 17 June 2026. Download the Declaration: EN – FR | Summary : EN | … Continue reading »