04/06/2026
On May 12, 2026, leaders and experts from across Europe and North America gathered in Brussels for the Brussels Family Policy Exchange, a conversation centered on the challenges and opportunities facing families today.
Discussions focused on demographic change, work-life balance, social connection, and the role families continue to play in shaping strong communities and societies.
The exchange brought together voices from government, academia, media, and faith communities to share perspectives and ideas on supporting families in a changing world.
Following the policy exchange, , Vice President of the European Parliament, was awarded The European Family Values Award.
"A Europe that supports families is a Europe that believes in tomorrow. A Europe that invests in children is a Europe that invests in hope," Vice President Sberna spoke during her acceptance speech, "And when we speak about the future, we inevitably speak about families, children, education, solidarity between generations, and the dignity of every human person."
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