Politics
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Western Europe
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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European Union
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 Union
All over Europe, large families have one problem: high living costs
How to sell this seven-seat mini-bus? An advert on the website of the Swiss large families’ club seemed a good idea. And yes, more than fifty people responded within the hour. Just showing that transportation is a crucial thing for large families in Switzerland. > Stay up to date with…
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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
EU leaders seek answers to rising hate crimes against Christians
In 2023, an Islamic terrorist in the southern Spanish city of Algeciras murdered an altar server and injured four other people with a machete while shouting, “Death to Christians” and “Allah is great.” In the UK, Christian social worker, Felix Ngole had his job offer taken away, because the company…
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European Union
Special report: The number of pro-life marches in Europe is growing
The number of pro-life marches in Europe is rising. Especially during the last decade, new marches have been added. Almost all countries on the continent have at least a yearly march for the protection of life. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's…
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Western Europe
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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Central Europe
Central Europe: March for Life in Germany and Hungary draw crowds
After the violence erupted in Cologne last year, 2024 became more peaceful for the nation's Marsch für das Leben (March for Life). So far, March for Life has come to Berlin and Cologne and will expand to Munich next year.Alexandra Linder, who is chairwoman of the pro-life organisation Bundesverband Lebensrecht…
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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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Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe: Former TV journalist and Orthodox priest spread pro-life message in ongoing abortion debate
When a series of health problems plagued the former T.V. reporter, Laura Doveika, she said that this was a warning that her life needed to change radically.Doveika loved her career and all the benefits that it brought. Yet, all those came to a halt when her health issues drew her…