Today, I had the opportunity to participate in an important discussion at the European Parliament on the future of the European Child Guarantee and the new European Anti Poverty Strategy. The central question was how we can sustainably fight child poverty across Europe and what role strong families play in achieving this goal. Together with representatives from the European Commission, researchers, parents’ associations and civil society organisations, we discussed how social

On the 23rd of April, I had the pleasure of hosting the event “Schuman Plan: Reaching the Next Generation” in the European Parliament, and it was a great success.

Clarification on Child Guarantee funding: Detailed disbursements per Member State

Over recent decades, families have been left behind, both financially and socially, to an increasing extent. Nowadays, having children puts all parents at a serious financial disadvantage.

“Stronger Family” is a Europe-wide initiative aimed at reinforcing the economic resilience and social stability of families across Europe.

On 29 January 2026 in Brussels, Mr Geuking MEP addressed a letter to Ms Mînzatu, calling for EU action to respond to Europe’s demographic challenges.