27/04/2010 Session
The current economic crisis has undoubtedly created a generally unfavourable social environment for most families all over , according to the Assembly. Changing demographics, low birth rates, population ageing and increasing women’s participation in the workforce are some of the factors which are driving the need for societies to invest in human capital by adopting dynamic family policies.
Following the proposals by the rapporteur, Luca Volontè (Italy, EPP/CD), the parliamentarians said that a comprehensive family policy should be a core priority for each Council of Europe member state, linking income, childcare facilities, gender equality, education, social and cultural services, inter-generational solidarity, employment, infrastructural provision and urban planning.