Northern Europe
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Räsänen ready to take case to international court
After Finnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen received a verdict, she had a decision to make. Now, she has decided to take her case to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). “I hope that in Strasbourg it will be acknowledged that the peaceful expression of convictions is not a crime and…
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Päivi Räsänen speaks out after Supreme Court verdict
After the Supreme Court (KKO) ruling in Finland, Christian Democrat MP Päivi Räsänen addressed the media in a press conference hosted by Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) International. Today, the Court decided to hand down a “mixed ruling,” she said. That ruling is a 20-day fine for the statements made in…
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Finland's Supreme Court delivers verdict in Päivi Räsänen case
The KKO, or the Supreme Court of Finland, has made a final decision in the years-long trial of Christian Democrat MP Päivi Räsänen. With the court's verdict, Räsänen says that she is concerned about the freedom of speech and its future. After years of waiting for a verdict, the Supreme…
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What Swedish media won't tell you about abortion
“Jag ångrar min abort.” A simple Google search in Swedish (I regret my abortion) yielded several results of young women who have expressed regret in going through with the procedure.“The longing for a child came after two days after the abortion. I feel/felt so empty. Since the abortion, my life…
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Norwegian revival preacher gets revisited among Gen Zers
Hans Nielsen Hauge brought both the gospel and wealth to Norway. But for more than 200 years, his heritage was only known to his own country. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. Now, an American pastor and some Norwegian professors are…
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Church of Sweden may add same-sex marriages as job requirement
What does it mean if the Church of Sweden only employs priests who are ready to perform same-sex marriages? Is that equal treatment for everybody or a denial of freedom of belief for some? The Evangelical Alliance in the country has its concerns. > Stay up to date with Christian…
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Norway votes to allow abortions past 12 weeks
Before the vote, pro-life organisations and politicians pleaded for the protection of life. A petition to oppose the new measure received over 50,000 signatures. Yet, these failed to sway the Norwegian parliament (the Storting) in their acceptance to increase the abortion limit to 18 weeks. > Stay up to date with…
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How a new chaplain brings the chapel to Norway's parliament
The parliament's chaplain in Norway remains a source of curiosity. When the world spoke about the separation of church and state, Norway's Storting appointed an official pastor in 2007. He even organises church services in the parliament. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for…
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Northern Europe: Sweden resumes walk for life after several decade hiatus
After decades of silence, a new generation resumed Sweden's walk for life.Some organisers wanted to include the new marches in the Christian Value Party's platform, but according to Plamen Najdenov, they felt it was best to keep them politically neutral. Najdenov works for the organisation Livsval, which was founded in…
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Why same-sex relations are not the end for the Church of Sweden
For some, it is already too far for the Church of Sweden to bless same-sex relationships. But for others, the Church must go further and embrace polyamory in its Good Message. “This is not about marriage,” say some who represent Sweden's national Lutheran Church.” This autumn, the Church will decide.…