Reconciliation of work, private and family life — definitions of ‘family life’ and ‘private life’

2.9.2013

Question for written answer E-009803-13
to the Council
Rule 117
Anna Záborská (PPE)

What definitions of ‘family’ and ‘family life’ does the Council apply when dealing with community policies on the work-life balance (reconciliation between work, private and family life)?

What articles in the Treaties provide a legal basis for the Council to define legally the concept of the family for the purpose of EU policies?

What is the difference between ‘family life’ and ‘private life’ when implementing these policies?

OJ C 179, 12/06/2014