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Newsletter - European Large Families Confederation (ELFAC) - October 2025

ACTIVITIES



Call for the European Large Family of the Year Award 2025

Here are the requirements to send nominations for the “European Large Family of the Year 2025” Award. The awardee must be a large family whose life and activities are exemplary, showing up values ​​in society.

According to a Study by the Spanish Large Families Association, Work-Life Balance is the Main Concern for Large Families

Large families face daily life with a heavy workload and the feeling of not being able to do everything, although they live it happily, despite the effort involved and the limited social recognition they receive. 
 
Comparative Study by the APFN Reveals that Large Families in Portugal Pay Unfairly High Water and Waste Bills
The failure to account for the number of people in a household in cost calculations for water supply, sewerage, and waste disposal creates unfair difficulties for large families in Portrugal.
Supreme Confederation of Large Families of Greece Meets with the Minister of Social Cohesion & Family
The meeting provided a platform for discussion regarding the state of family and demographic policy
 
Obitelj 3plus (Croatia) promotes healthy digital habits for families
Over the past few months, the Obitelj 3plus Association has launched new activities aimed at encouraging parents to guide their children toward balanced use of digital technology.

Spain: FEDMA reveals the Madrid municipalities that offer the most benefits to large families

The Madrid Federation of Large Families notes significant differences in municipal support for large families in the Community of Madrid on three key fronts: property tax, sports activities, and cultural activities.
 

EUROPE

Italy: Government - Family Associations Meeting: Commitment to Large Families Bill Confirmed


Italy underscores its commitment to Large Families in a decisive delegation.
 
 

Poland’s president signs off on new zero income tax law for parents with two children

The bill removes the income tax obligation on families earning up to 140,000 zloty (€32,973) a year. 
 

Cohesion or Exclusion? Europe and the Demographic Challenge of Rural Areas


EU cohesion policy puts a spotlight on demographic change, reducing inequality and stimulating development
 
 

Russia: The cost of improving demography in the draft budget for three years will exceed 10 trillion rubles

The draft budget provides for multiple measures to improve demography.
 

EVENTS

CANCELLED / NEW DATE SOON: 5TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF THE EUROPEAN NETWORK OF FAMILY- FRIENDLY MUNICIPALITIES


IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

The 5th Congress of the European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities, which was to be held at the European Committee of the Regions (Brussels) on Wednesday 26 November, has been CANCELLED on that date due to a general strike in Belgium on 25 and 26 November 2025, which affects all transport (airports, trains, etc.). We will announce the new date shortly. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
 

WORLD

 

United States: Childlessness on the Rise — Except for Women Ages 45 to 50

While Share of Younger Women Without Children Increased, More Women Had Children as They Entered Their Late 40s From 2014 to 2024
 

UN to Host Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha

From 4 to 6 November 2025, world leaders will gather in Doha, Qatar to renew political will for the 1995 Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action, and to advance a shared vision of justice, equality, and inclusion.
 

FAMILY CITIES

 

Alghero is Filled With Families: the Alguer Family Festival Returns

Throughout October, Alghero (Sardinia, Italy) will be hosting events, workshops, shows, conferences, and activities for adults and children
 

Better Future Festival Project 


Check here all the events and news of the Better Future Festival Project 
 

Alghero (Italy) and Bacau (Romania) have signed a collaboration agreement: a joint project on family well-being has been launched

This initiative is part of the Better Future Festival, a European project coordinated by ELFAC.

FAMILY

 

From preschool to homework, here’s why grandparents are the new welfare system

Almost 60% of families entrust their children to their parents in Italy: an increasingly structural help in an ageing country that loses sight of minors, just 9 million compared to 14.5 million over 65s.
 
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