26/04/2017
COMECE contribution to the EP JURI Committee public consultation on Civil law rules on robotics (EN)
Invitation
“EU Guidelines on Freedom of Religion or Belief. What’s next?”
COMECE and the EPP Group organise a Conference in the European Parliament titled “EU Guidelines on Freedom of Religion or Belief. What’s next?” The main objective of the event is to provide a platform to discuss religious and intercultural aspects of different EU policy areas. In June 2013, the Council adopted the “EU Guidelines on the promotion and protection of freedom of religion or belief” … Continue reading
25/04/2017
COMECE contribution to consultation on the Rules on liability caused by a defective product (EN)
NEWS
Audiovisual media services: positive steps but stronger child protection still needed
The current EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive governs EU coordination of national legislation on all audiovisual media, both traditional TV broadcasts and on-demand services. In a vote on 25 March, the Culture & Education Committee of the European Parliament voted in favour of maintaining in the revised Directive all references to the “moral” development of minors with regard to contents that may impair it. COMECE … Continue reading
06/04/2017
COMECE contribution to the public consultation on the European Solidarity Corps (EN)
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The European Solidarity Corps needs a dedicated budget
COMECE supports the general idea of creating a European Solidarity Corps, but encourages the EU to quickly provide an own funding line and to develop a wider strategy on volunteering. In December 2016, the EU Commission launched the European Solidarity Corps, which enables young people between the ages of 18 and 30 to take part in solidarity activities. Although more than 24,000 participants have already … Continue reading
NEWS
Fostering resilience for sustainable peace
COMECE together with Justice&Peace Europe and Pax Christi International submitted a contribution to the forthcoming Joint Communication from the EU High Representative and the European Commission on resilience. The contribution entitled “Fostering resilience for sustainable peace” provides reflections and 10 concrete proposals for implementing resilience – one of EU’s strategic priorities. While welcoming the prioritisation of resilience in EU’s Global Strategy, the COMECE contribution puts … Continue reading
Press Release
Presidents of CEC-COMECE meet, discuss future of Europe and dialogue with President Juncker
Cardinal Marx, president of COMECE, and Rt Rev. Christopher Hill KCVO, DD, president of the Conference of European Churches met on 31 March to strengthen the ecumenical commitment of the Church to the European project, in whatever new ways are appropriate in light of current challenges. They were also received on this day by Mr Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission, as part of … Continue reading
Press Release
Re-thinking Europe: Bishops to launch joint reflection with high-level political representatives in Rome
At the opening of the Spring Plenary, COMECE President Cardinal Marx reaffirmed the strong support of the Catholic Church for the European project: “There is no suitable alternative to cooperation in Europe, because working together is the best way to maintain peace in Europe, to meet the economic and social challenges of globalization, and to become again a point of reference for humanity, as Pope … Continue reading
Press Release
Re-thinking Europe: the Church is involved in the reflection process
The Bishops assemble to accompany the process of reflection on the future of Europe. While on 24 March, Pope Francis will receive in presence of Cardinal Marx, in an audience the Heads of State of the EU-27 on the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, the EU Bishops will meet in Brussels from 29 to 31 March to reflect on the future of the … Continue reading