Politics
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European Union
European leaders advise on the “plague or cholera” election in the US
Trump or Harris? Christian leaders in Europe are very much engaged with the upcoming U.S. elections. But some fear the American campaign, too. Christians can damage themselves by identifying too much with earthly politics. In Sweden, evangelical church leaders were surveyed about who they support in the U.S. elections.> Stay up…
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Southern Europe
Italy bans surrogacy from abroad
Italians who go abroad to have a baby through surrogacy will now risk fines and jail time. “We want surrogacy to be seen for what it is: an extremely bad thing.” > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. On Wednesday, the Italian…
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European Union
How Europe has not learned; anti-Semitism still seems to blossom
The Israel-Gaza conflict has triggered a threatening animal in Europe. In all countries, anti-Semitic acts are rising. For many Jews, life is getting more difficult by the day. And nobody knows where this will end. When the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam opened in March, trouble was already brewing after…
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Southern Europe
Malta's opposition to abortion under threat
For decades, Malta has maintained a strong anti-abortion stance within the EU. However, amendments in an EU initiative are threatening to change that. In response, pro-life groups are looking to their elected representatives in opposing a “right to abortion” clause in the EU's Fundamental Rights Charter. As reported in the…
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European Union
Rainbow crossings prompt legal questions
All was quiet outside Norway's Russian embassy in Oslo until a pedestrian crossing was painted in rainbow colours. The rainbow crossing upped the ante in Norway's gay rights community and emboldened protests against Russia's “anti-gay” laws passed in 2013. Over ten years later, cities across the EU have continued the…
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Central Europe
New Polish government gets headwinds in liberalising abortion
The new Polish government is determined to decriminalise abortion and dismantle the strict laws on termination of pregnancy that were established by the previous coalition. However, it is not as easy as expected and promised. In 2020, Poland's government made headlines when it passed a near-complete ban on abortion. According…
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Eastern Europe
Russian Protestants try to add something to President's family policy
Many churches throughout Russia’s Protestant community have dedicated 2024 to be the “Year of the Family.” Entitled God sem'i,(??? ?????) in Russian, Boris Protasevich from Zaoksk Adventist University said to IRP that the event will discuss the importance of traditional family values and encourage healthy lifestyles. An advisory council of…
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Southern Europe
Greece votes against church by legalising same-sex marriage
The Greek parliament voted to open marriage for same-sex couples. It is the first country with an Orthodox Christian majority that gives homosexuals access to marriage.The bill titled “Equality in Civil Marriage, Amendment of the Civil Code, and Other Provisions” received initial acceptance by the plenary, with 176 votes in…
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European Union
Why fighting porn is getting more attention in European politics
More and more European countries want to block access to porn for minors. The Spanish Prime Minister is following France in this. The chairman of the German Evangelical Alliance sees growing support for fighting porn, “but too many people, including Christian leaders, are infected with it.” The Spanish Prime Minister…
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European Union
Why the European Parenthood Certificate worries Christians
The European Parliament on Thursday agreed to a report calling for Europe-wide recognition of parenthood, to the displeasure of conservative politicians. Three questions and answers. ***What is this certificate about?*** The European Parliament wants EU countries to recognise parenthood across borders. A gay couple with children who moves from a…