Churches can help put the EU’s Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness into practice through their work in local communities, Conference of European Churches (CEC) Governing Board member Kieryn Wurts told a public discussion. She highlighted their role in supporting vulnerable people and strengthening dialogue between generations.

CEC, the Jesuit European Social Centre (JESC) and the Chapel for Europe co-organised “Intergenerational fairness: What changes?” on 12 November 2026 at the Chapel for Europe in Brussels. Participants joined in person and online.

Wurts outlined CEC’s contribution to the consultation on the strategy, including the wellbeing of future generations, democratic participation, climate action and responsible technological innovation.

“We also have a responsibility to use our hands, not just our voices,” she said.

She pointed to churches’ youth activities, social services and humanitarian aid as practical contributions to fairness between generations. She also stressed the importance of connecting local communities with European institutions.

Other speakers included Clint Tanti, Head of Cabinet of Commissioner Glenn Micallef; Krzysztof Balon of the European Economic and Social Committee; Filipe Martins SJ, Director of JESC; and European Commission official Johanna Bernsel.

The discussion examined how the strategy could influence decisions on housing, climate and public services, and how civil society could support its implementation.

Watch the full event, including all presentations and the audience discussion.