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European Union
Christian party loses one seat in EP elections
The ECPM (European Christian Political Movement) will move on with four MEPs in the coming mandate of the European Parliament. The party had five seats just before the elections. Two of the five candidates lost their seats. The Dutch Anja Haga could not win enough votes for her ChristenUnie. From…
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European Union
Evert's comment: Why should I vote in the EU elections?
Love is the greatest of all, the apostle Paul says. But Christian love cannot be regulated by laws. So, why should I vote for the European Parliament then? Well, there are at least four reasons. From Thursday to Sunday, citizens will cast their votes for the European Parliament (EP). More…
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European Union
Anja Haga campaigns for a seat in the EP: Green with religious freedom
Anja Haga goes for green. That does not only mean that she is climate-friendly. But she is also open to far-reaching European military co-operation. However, religious freedom stands at the top of her list. “Take the Nature Restoration Act. There was much controversy around this, even among Christian Democrats, but…
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European Union
Ladislav Ilcic fights against lies and misleading in the European Parliament
In the European Parliament, there are strong forces to discredit the Christian faith, says MEP Ladislav Ilcic. The Croatian Catholic uses his seat to fight for the conservative view of man. “A man can change and look female, but he can never become a mother.” Ilcic had a nice career…
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Western Europe
New Dutch coalition doesn't liberalise abortion but is not pro-life either
The new Dutch coalition will not liberalise policies around abortion, embryo research and euthanasia. However, members of parliament are free to support initiatives from the opposition. That means that the coalition as such does not speak out for the protection of unborn life. That is one of the elements of…
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Christian Life
All over the world, churches struggle with singles, says author Anna Broadway
Jesus never said, “Seek marriage first,” but “Seek God’s kingdom first.” Being fruitful in God’s kingdom is not the same as being married. But still, churches are not good at accommodating singles. The American author Anna Broadway pleads for looking at the unmarried with different eyes. Ephesians 5 was the…
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European Union
In the European Parliament to show the beauty of motherhood
She is the only mother of nine in the European Parliament: Margarita de la Pisa. She believes that family mothers have a different outlook on policy issues. Usually, she brings her two-year-old Nonia with her. She was born when the Spanish politician was already a member of the EP. “All…
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Opinion
Evert's comment: Without the Bible, there wouldn't be so many wheelbarrows
The Indian philosopher has a difficult name: Vishal Mangalwadi. But his book has a clear message. In the weeks up to the European elections, it is good for Christians to listen to what he says. Mangalwadi (1949) was once asked to give a series of lectures in Uganda in Africa.…
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European Union
Evert's comment: European Parliament is the beehive that perfectly fits in Strasbourg
“Travelling circus.” That might be a buzz word in the weeks leading up to the European elections in June. After all, why should the European Parliament have two seats: Brussels and Strasbourg? But my idea is that there is no EU without travelling. Calling this a circus is straight-out populism.…
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Northern Europe
Jehovah's Witnesses ease shunning rules after blow in Oslo court
Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide have eased the discipline for youth members after “serious wrongdoing”. The new guideline came within two weeks after the decision of the Oslo District Court in Norway to strip the Jehovahs of their official status as a registered faith community. > Receive CNE's weekly newsletter? Feel free…
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