Im Anhang finden Sie die Redebeiträge von MdEP Niels Geuking sowie den internationalen Experten David Harris und Dominic Richardson

Today, an important signal for family policy in Europe came from the Vatican. During a meeting with members of the European Parliament’s Intergroup on Demography, Pope Leo XIV underlined the essential role of families in addressing Europe’s demographic challenges and securing the continent’s future. We welcome this important contribution to the debate on demographic change, social cohesion and intergenerational solidarity. Pope Leo XIV emphasized that demographic trends are n

Combating youth unemployment remains one of the key social policy challenges in Europe. Despite the progress made since the reform of the Youth Guarantee in 2020, it is clear that we are still not doing enough to sustainably integrate young people into employment, education, or training. As shadow rapporteur for the EPP Group, I am therefore committed to placing a stronger focus on actual implementation. The problem is not merely a lack of funding, but above all the quality o

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.