ELFACnews #91 - January 2026

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Newsletter - European Large Families Confederation (ELFAC) - January 2026

ACTIVITIES

ELFAC publishes a position paper on housing and large families

The housing crisis in Europe increasingly impacts families with three or more children, yet large families are constantly dismissed in national and EU housing policies.


Large families associations participate in consultation with EU Commission regarding housing in Greece
France, once an outlier in European fertility, now faces a sharp decline in birth rates. Examining policy changes, cultural attitudes, and international examples, experts explore the economic, social, and geopolitical implications of this demographic shift.


A family with three children needs over 14 000 RON (2 800 EUR) per month just for a decent living
Starting from the data published by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation and Syndex Romania for the year 2025, the Romanian Large Families Association ASFANU has calculated the minimum monthly consumption basket for a decent livelihood for large families in Romania.


Estonian Association of Large Families´ Elf Office campaign brought Christmas joy to 1,600 Estonian children
For the seventh year in a row, the Estonian Association of Large Families opened its Elf Office ahead of Christmas, inviting children from member families to share their Christmas wishes.


The FEFN calls for strengthening measures such as the maternity tax deduction, to pull Spain out of the EU’s tail end in family policies
The Spanish Federation of Large Families (FEFN) has urged the Government to reinforce support measures for families and children and to increase investment in this area in order to move Spain out of the bottom ranks in Europe regarding family policies.


Poland: First meeting of the Parliamentary group for Large Families
On 9 January, the Polish Parliament held its first meeting of the year of the Parliamentary Group for Large Families.


Portugal: 115 municipalities are distinguished for family‑friendly policies
More than 1.8 million families live in the 115 Portuguese municipalities that this year received last November the Green Flag of “Family‑Responsible Municipality” for investing in the development of an integrated policy to support families.

New ELFAC Papers

Natality: An Irreversible Decline?

France, once an outlier in European fertility, now faces a sharp decline in birth rates. Examining policy changes, cultural attitudes, and international examples, experts explore the economic, social, and geopolitical implications of this demographic shift.

EVENTS

5TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF THE EUROPEAN NETWORK OF FAMILY- FRIENDLY MUNICIPALITIES

11 February, 2026 | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

FREE TO STAY, FAMILY AND COHESION POLICIES FOR TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT

ELFAC CONVENTION FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY COMPANIES in PIACENZA (Italy)

January 30 | 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The decline in birth rates and an aging population are beginning to impact local territories and businesses, which are finding it increasingly difficult to attract and retain young talent.