European Union
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Christians face travel clearance and visa refusals worldwide
Päivi Räsänen, a Christian MP from Finland, thought she was cleared for an upcoming trip to Northern Ireland. However, she later received a notification that her electronic travel authorisation (ETA) from the UK had been denied with no explanation, according to a Christian Today report. Since the decision, she remains…
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Call for moratorium one step closer toward international surrogacy ban
An end to surrogacy may be on the horizon after several states have called for an international moratorium. Led by Italy, Chile, Cameroon, and the Holy See, the declaration calls for an international moratorium or a temporary cessation of surrogacy. This initiative is a stepping stone towards an internationally legally…
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Endocrinologist: medical transitions for minors have dangerous side effects
As a teenager, Keira Bell struggled to come to terms with her gender identity. At 16, she started the process of transitioning from female to male. Doctors prescribed her puberty blockers, which eventually led to her experiencing hot flashes and brain fog. Bell recalled in The Christian Institute that the…
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As antisemitism soars, Christians must take action
Antisemitism is surging again, and it does not seem to be ending anytime soon. Back in October 2024, CNE had previously written about the incident surrounding the Maccabi Tel Aviv football club, where Israeli football supporters were harassed and beaten by thugs in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Other acts of violence against…
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The rise of Christianophobia, and what we can do about it
Three years ago, little did Matthew Grech know that his story would unfold into a years-long court case. Three years ago, little did Matthew Grech know that his story would unfold into a years-long court case. Matthew's story would also set a precedent in the realm of free speech violations.…
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What you should know about the EU
An EU initiative that will open the door to unrestricted abortions is advancing, and a ban on religious leaders giving counsel to the LGBTQ community is up for debate. In April 2024, a European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) was registered (My Voice, My Choice) with a proposal to establish an EU…
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Why free speech matters
Earlier in February, CNE participated in a free speech summit at the EU Parliament in Brussels, and Päivi Räsänen took part in a US Judiciary Committee hearing. ## CNE participates in free speech summit An international summit dedicated to protecting freedom of speech was held last week in Brussels, Belgium,…
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CNE set to continue as an independent Christian topic platform
CNE.news will continue as a platform from January 2026 onwards, focusing not only on news but also on opinion formation and agenda-setting for relevant topics. The new CNE will primarily do this in an international context and has plans to participate in international Christian networks. CNE.news was established in 2021…
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European Citizens' initiative brings EU closer to unrestricted abortions
Pro-life organisations in Europe are getting more nervous after the European Parliament passed an initiative to make abortion more accessible across the EU.The European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) sponsored by the pro-abortion organisation, My Voice, My Choice, would like to see the right to unlimited access to abortion for every EU…
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EU excludes two pro-life organisations from funding
For the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE), defending traditional family values has been a central priority for decades. Now, the EU Commission finds that a problem and denies new subsidies. Also the grants for the pro-life student movement World Youth Alliance (WYA) are blocked. FAFCE, wrote in…