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Opinion
How the Reformation shaped the well-known German work ethics
Germany is known for its punctuality and work ethics. It is also the country where the Reformation started. Coincidence? No, says Cédric Placentino. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. There is an area in Germany where it is possible to drive…
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Northern Europe
How prayer fuels the Christian schools in Finland
Helsinki prays (*Helsinki rukoilee*) and Finland prays (*Suomi rukoilee*). These are the names of two very particular prayer networks in Finland. The central desire is the spreading of Christian schools over the country.> Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. Jorma and Anneli…
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Northern Europe
After 500 years, we know that the New Testament in Danish was a turning point
1524 was the year of a big change in Denmark. It was not so much the coronation of Frederick I as Danish king. It was a book that changed the history. In August 1524, the New Testament was printed in Danish for the first time. > Receive CNE's weekly newsletter?…
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Western Europe
How the Belgian Protestant schools try to bring the Gospel back in the class
Churches think that they transmit values. Of course, they do. But churches forget that the stories for life are much stronger educated in a school. That is what Frédéric Gérard sees in Belgium where he is connected to a network of Protestant schools.> Receive CNE's weekly newsletter? Feel free to…
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Opinion
Why it is time to return to the Biblical role of the state
The welfare state is not sustainable. It is time for the state to return to the role the Bible gives the government, Cédric Placentino argues.Belgium must make cuts of 28 billion euros over the next seven years. That is the demand of the European Commission for the future Belgian government,…
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Northern Europe
Why Finland owes its education system to the Bible
Finnish education is world-famous. Finland was at the top of the global PISA ranking several times. Why is the Finnish school so excellent? Few people know that this is because of the work of five Christian men.Some nations have tried to copy Finland's success. Partly, that is possible. But they…
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Opinion
The Bible is the solution for Walloon farmers
Wallonia has a centre-right government for the first time in years. Will this be beneficial for farmers who have protested against the socialist environmental policies? Not necessarily, Cédric Placentino argues.The Foire de Libramont (Libramont Fair) is the largest agricultural fair in Europe. It is held every year at the end…
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Southern Europe
Assisted suicide continues to cause legal headaches in Italy
Debates concerning assisted suicide continue to rage in Italy. Contrary to other European nations, assisted suicide remains a crime there – at least on paper.Last week, the Italian Constitutional Court was faced with the difficult question of assisted suicide once more. The court affirmed that the only guideline available to…
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Central Europe
Seven values of success that Germany owes to the Bible
Many have tried to explain why Germany is one of the most prosperous nations in the world. Hans-Joachim Hahn has a very different explanation than most other researchers. Hahn sees seven values behind German prosperity, all of which spring from the Bible.***Could you describe the seven values that have shaped…
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Northern Europe
A 1,000 years ago, King Olav started to end slavery in Norway
King Olav II walked along the shores of this small Norwegian island. He knew that he was about to change the nation forever. The king was heading to adopt the famous *Kristenretten*, the Christian Law. The year 2024 marks the 1000th anniversary of this momentous event that became the end…
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