Finland
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European Union
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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Northern Europe
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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Northern Europe
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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Northern Europe
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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European Union
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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European Union
EU states push for cap on cross-border sperm donation
The international community wants to see increased regulation as the uncontrolled use of gametes poses ethical concerns. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. The news comes amid a Politico report revealing that a sperm donor passed on a cancer-causing gene to…
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European Union
Europe is moving towards an always freer euthanasia
Many are confronted with euthanasia when a loved one wants to “pull the plug”, or their family must accept a death wish. Euthanasia and assisted suicide are currently popular topics within European countries right now.> Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. States such…
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European Union
Christian leaders in Europe voice doubt on Trump
No doubt, the US Trump-Vance tandem has global impact. Christians from all over the world watch them – and share their opinion. It seems that especially Ukraine is a splitting issue. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. Political analyst and pastor…
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European Union
Look how Down Syndrome pregnancies are increasing in EU
Is the pregnancy test positive? Many women hope that the next nine months will come without challenges. However, that is only sometimes the case. What do you do if Down knocks at the door? > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. Several…
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Northern Europe
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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