European Parliament

Brussels

29th January 2026

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Mrs. Mînzatu

Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness

Call for action in support of the European Family Contract

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Dear Vice-President Mînzatu,

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We, the undersigned Members of the European Parliament express our deep concern about the

ongoing demographic challenges in the European Union and call for action in support of the

European Family Contract (EFC), a forward-thinking political initiative developed in

collaboration with international experts and designed to address Europe’s demographic

challenges.

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Strengthening families must be placed at the centre of Europe’s demographic strategy and is

best expressed through actions that ensure fairness between generations.

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The European Family Contract is a concrete response to strengthen families as the fundamental

group of society. By promoting family life, enhancing social inclusion, and supporting the

sustainable development of human capital, it will significantly reinforce Europe’s social,

demographic, and economic resilience, ensuring its long-term stability.

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Importantly, simplifying and streamlining family-related benefits across Member States will

reduce administrative burdens for families and public administrations alike, contributing to

more efficient governance and fostering citizens’ trust in EU social policies.

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In line with the European Pillar of Social Rights, in line with the European Anti-Poverty

Strategy, and in line with the forthcoming new EU demographic strategy, we respectfully urge

you to integrate the European Family Contract into EU strategies and examine specific

measures and concrete recommendations to the European Member States to offer practical and

effective support for all generations across Europe.

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We urgently ask you to send a strong message to European families, society, and citizens, and

to pave the way for strong families in a strong and competitive Europe.

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As we move forward, we firmly believe that only with strong families can a strong Europe

emerge: A Europe capable of asserting itself and thriving in an increasingly globalized world.

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Yours sincerely,

Niels Geuking MEP

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Romana Tomc, EPP Co-chair, Intergroup on Demography

Paolo Inselvini, ECR Co-chair, Intergroup on Demography

Vasile Dîncu, S&D Co-chair, Intergroup on Demography

Georgiana Teodorescu MEPFredis Beleris MEP

Matej Tonin MEP

António Tânger Corrêa MEP

Isabelle Le Callennec MEP

Gabriella Gerzsenyi MEP

Sunčana Glavak MEP

Sergio Berlato MEP

Tomislav Sokol MEP

Aurelijus Veryga MEP