Category Archives: Press

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

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Ahead of the European Summit, COMECE urges relaunching EU’s peace and development mission

In light of the forthcoming European Council meeting on 26–27 June 2025 and in the context of the discussions on the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) publishes on Monday, 23 June 2025, the Reflection Paper entitled “The European Union’s Role in a Changing World: From Founding Vision to Global Mission”. With this paper, COMECE calls on the EU “to remain faithful to its … Continue reading »

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Press

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DOCUMENT | COMECE contributes to the future EC initiative ‘European Democracy Shield’

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) publishes today, Friday, 20 June 2025, its recent contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation on the ‘European Democracy Shield’. Download the COMECE contribution Democracies in the EU are facing significant challenges. The European Commission has recorded a rise in threats from both internal and foreign actors, taking various forms including foreign information manipulation … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

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VIDEO | Conference ‘Religious Education – Fit for the Present and Future?’

The video recording of the conference  “Religious Education: Fit for Present and Future? The Role of Religion in the Formation of Young Generations at the European Schools”, held on Wednesday, 4 June 2025 at the Chapel for Europe, is now publicly available for viewing on the COMECE YouTube channel. Watch the full video recording Organised by the Commission of the Bishops’ Conference of the European … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

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VIDEO | European leaders call for justice-driven action on food and energy transitions

Inspired by the success of past editions, CIDSE, Caritas Europa, COMECE, Don Bosco International, JESC, Justice and Peace Europa and Laudato Si’ Movement, all members of the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA), gathered European key stakeholders, policymakers, and civil society representatives in Brussels, on Thursday, 5 June 2025, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on care for our common … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press, Youth Net, Youth policies

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VIDEO | Full video recording of the COMECE Youth Net webinar on the Future of EU Security and Defence now available

The full video recording of the webinar “The Future of EU Security and Defence: Exploring Ways to Build Peace” is now available on the COMECE YouTube channel. The event was organised by the COMECE Youth Net and held online on Thursday, 5 June 2025. Watch the video The discussion addressed today’s security threats and the strategic responses shaping both global and European approaches in the … Continue reading »

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Spanish Bishops’ Conference Executive Committee visits EU institutions and COMECE

On Wednesday, 11 June 2025, the Executive Committee of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference (CEE) officially visited the institutions of the European Union, as well as the Secretariat of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) in Brussels. Video: Mgr. Argüello – Mgr. García Magán – Mgr. Martínez Camino – CEE video story | Photo Gallery The visit aimed to deepen understanding of … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press, Social & Economic Affairs

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VIDEO | COMECE participates in Article 17 TFEU Seminar on Housing in the EU

COMECE participated in the Article 17 TFEU Seminar on “Housing in the EU: Strategies for a Europe that Supports People, Families and Young Generations”, held at the European Parliament on Wednesday, 4 June 2025. The event was hosted by the Vice-President of the European Parliament, Antonella Sberna, who also serves as the EP responsible for the Article 17 dialogue. Full video recording | COMECE Contribution … Continue reading »

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VACANCY | COMECE is hiring a Policy Advisor for Sustainability & Socio-Economic Affairs (Start: 1 Sept 2025)

The Secretariat of COMECE is looking for a person capable of monitoring EU legal proposals and policies related to social, economic and sustainability issues from the perspective of the social teaching of the Church. More information To do this the person should have an excellent knowledge on the Social Doctrine of the Church, especially on integral ecology, the Encyclical letter Laudato sì and the Economy … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press, Youth Net, Youth policies

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EVENT | COMECE Youth Net organises webinar on “The future of EU security and defence”

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) cordially invites you to participate in the dialogue webinar titled “The future of EU security and defence: exploring ways to build peace”, to take place on Thursday, 5 June 2025 from 17:30 to 19:00 (CEST). Read the Programme | Click here to register Organised by the COMECE Youth Net, this online webinar will explore today’s … Continue reading »

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First official meeting between COMECE and newly elected Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV received the Presidency of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union in audience at Vatican City on Friday, 23 May 2025. This marked the first official meeting between COMECE and the Holy Father. Photo Gallery Led by its President, H.E. Mgr Mariano Crociata, the COMECE delegation introduced itself and engaged in discussion with the Holy Father on the current … Continue reading »