Western Europe
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Dutch pro-life volunteers face arrests in abortion centre 'buffer zones'
For one woman in Utrecht, Netherlands, little did she know that her mere presence would be enough to land her in prison. Not once. Not twice. Six times.Each time she was jailed, she was forced to strip down, leaving her with just a fleece towel to wrap around herself until…
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Buffer zone laws continue to target Christians across UK
Free speech won out this week after a Scottish grandmother was released from all charges. While Rose Docherty, 75, may be free from criminal conviction, Christians around the UK continue to face prosecution for various buffer zone violations near abortion facilities.In 2024, Scotland's parliament passed the Abortion Services Act (Safe…
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EA in Spain: Abortion as human right is 'barbaric'
The government’s proposal to make abortion a constitutional right has left many Spanish Christians concerned. The move to have abortion a national human right has been proposed by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his party, Socialist Party of Spain (PSOE). It has been sent to the Cortes (Spanish parliament) and…
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How surrogacy gave Olivia a bad start in life
Olivia Maurel had a difficult start in life. Reason: she was born through surrogacy. A painful childhood and a distressing time as a student convinced her that surrogacy is a harmful practice that should be abolished. It is the spring of 2023 when Maurel takes a big step: she publishes…
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March brings 'Bible Month' in France
March is the perfect month for Bible reading in France, says the nation's Bible Society. Yes, France is a secular country. But no, that does not mean people are not interested in the Bible.> Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter.With around 200…
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Prenatal sex discrimination: Dutch midwives seeing more sex-selective abortions
When a pregnancy happens, many feel tempted to pop the old question: a boy or a girl? Early ultrasounds turn out to facilitate sex-selective terminations. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. Now, it is getting easier to know the gender early.…
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Biblebelt feature: How the Dutch enclave is holding breath for Gen Z's future
A Christian enclave in a secular society. Barneveld is typical for the Dutch Biblebelt. Young families move to this place because of the Christian schools and Reformed churches. How an American journalist goes on safari in a world of pastors, teachers and chickens. > Stay up to date with Christian…
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How could Amsterdam get rid of antisemitism again?
For many, the name Maccabi Tel Aviv did not ring a bell, until last week. Now, it is forever connected with an antisemitic nightmare in Amsterdam. How can the Dutch capital become a haven again for Jews? > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for…
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Western Europe: All-Ireland Rally for Life and Dutch Week for Life challenge pro-abortion policy
After Ireland legalised abortion, the rate skyrocketed to 6,666 abortions, a number not previously seen in its history.The Johnston's Archive, which has been recording abortions both at home and abroad for Irish citizens, reported significant increases last year.In 2023, the rate jumped to 10,000 abortions performed, an all-time high in…
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Upheaval in France about Catholic priest vlogging about homosexuality
When a French priest released a video about various life struggles, he did not expect nationwide criticism. But to CNE he says, believers have to resist the “destruction of Christianity”. In the video, Abbé Mattieu Raffray spoke about homosexuality as a weakness and as a sin that needs to be…
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