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EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

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🇪🇺🇺🇦 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

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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

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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

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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

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🔴 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 »

Ethics, Research & Health, EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

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High-level conference reflects on “outer space as a new frontier of the common good”

On 9 June 2026, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), in cooperation with the Caritas in Veritate Foundation hosted a High-level Conference on the theme: “Outer space: A New Frontier of the Common Good”. Bringing together representatives of the Catholic Church and EU institutions, diplomats, academics and experts, the event provided an opportunity to reflect on the ethical, political and … Continue reading »

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE contributes to EU public consultation on the revision of the Audiovisual media services directive

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) has submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s consultation on the revision of the EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive. Published on Thursday, 4 June 2026, the document places particular emphasis on the protection of children in the digital environment, especially against exposure to violence and pornography. Read the Contribution The document highlights the risks … Continue reading »

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COMECE Annual Report 2025 now available in digital format

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) is pleased to announce on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, the release of the digital edition of its Annual Report 2025. The publication features an introduction by the President of COMECE together with two special interviews: one with the current Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union and another with a political adviser who dedicated thirty … Continue reading »

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE contributes to OSCE event on anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) participated in the regional workshop on “Responding to anti-Christian hate crimes and addressing the security needs of Christian communities”, organised in Rome, Italy, by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on 26-27 May 2026. The event brought together experts from multiple sectors, including actors committed to effective data collection in … Continue reading »

Ethics, Research & Health, Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

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European Parliament to host Article 17 Dialogue Seminar on “Health and well-being in the Age of AI” on Tuesday 9 June

The European Parliament will organise a dialogue seminar entitled “Health and well-being in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Communities tackling isolation and digital risks” on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 from 15.00 to 18.30 at the European Parliament in Brussels (Spinelli building, room 1E2). Participation in the seminar is open to the public. Participants holding a European Parliament access badge may attend directly. Those without an … Continue reading »