In Europe and also the Unites States, the strongest political activism isn’t found among evangelical Christians, but among progressive and liberal theological denominations.

Church planting and revitalisation, media, theology, charitable work, and ministry to younger generations were some of the topics addressed by participants from countries such as Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Ukraine.

According to IFOP, 24% of Protestants in France are converts from another background. Young people attend church more, and those from lower socioeconomic classes identify more as ‘evangelicals’.

The European Freedom Network Bridge 2025 conference happens in Horn, Austria. “An opportunity to learn and collaborate, to see the end of trafficking in Europe”, say the organisers.

Former agriculture minister Julia Klöckner says faith has helped her in life. She says the German Roman Catholic and the Protestant churches should ask themselves why they are losing so many members.

The European Evangelical Alliance does politics without the culture wars. “The EEA strongly believes the church must be nonpartisan, although individual Christians may join political parties”, says Julia Doxat-Purser.

From 6 to 9 March, the Spanish Christian Nursing professional group met in Marín (Pontevedra) to strengthen ties and draw up a new strategic plan.

The 4th century began with a period of tolerance towards Christianity, but was soon overshadowed by intense repression. However, it ended with a Christianized Empire. How did this process unfold? A historical summary on the 1,700th anniversary.

The Swiss Evangelical Alliance opens a conversation on the hot topic of Christian nationalism. Andi Bachmann-Roth says they follow Christian nationalism in the US “with concern” as they see similar movements grow in Europe.

Among those preparing for confirmation, the number of those who say they really believe in God has increased to 50%. For the first time, more young people in cities believe in the resurrection of Jesus than in rural areas.

The Refugee Highway Partnership Europe gathering is happening in Málaga (10-14 March). “We are invited to stand against that tide and follow Jesus in the powerful way of humility”, say the organisers.

This may be the end of an era, as it was for Augustine when Rome fell; or for the wartime generation enduring the terror of German nationalism. But this is not yet the end. 

75% of the 246 members of the Swiss national parliament are members of a church institution – compared to only 58% of the population as a whole. Does it make a difference in the country's decision making?

L4 deepened my understanding of global perspectives and the greatest priorities for advancing global mission: intergenerational leadership, discipleship, and justice.

Jan Wessels, co-general secretary of the European Evangelical Alliance, speaks to Evangelical Focus. Amid tensions, “our role is to keep the evangelical family together, keep people talking to each other and praying together”, he says.

The Bible takes history very seriously. In fact, the Bible is the source of our western understanding of linear time. The dimensions of past, present and future are not as self-evident as we may think. 

Europe has an enormous bureaucracy (parliament, commission, council, courts, etc.), many skills and excellences in various sectors, but it does not have an adequate leadership.

The L4 demonstrates that Christianity does not belong to North Americans or Europeans, but to everyone who is made in God’s image, humbly learning God’s Words and following God’s way.

On the weekend of the elections, two prayer meetings led by young people distanced themselves from any political option: ‘We dream of a prayer movement that will transform the country’.

Five months after the election, the Austrian Evangelical Alliance says citizens “have the feeling that they are becoming increasingly voiceless”.

Two senators, a law professor, education experts and many representatives of religious minorities addressed issues and opportunities in Italy at a journey organised by the Italian Evangelical Alliance.

Snippets of ‘a better story’ could be heard last week at the ARC conference. But what we need is not a white, Anglo-American, conservative, capitalist, Christian nationalist story attempting to turn the clock back to ‘Christendom’.

An 83% turnout demonstrates the strength of a democracy that will have to get used to having the far right as a protagonist in parliament.

In these days of global geopolitical turmoil, there seems to have arisen in Europe a nostalgia for a vision of the world that is very reminiscent of the gospel.

A nation whose leaders once spoke of the USA as a “city on a hill” and “the light of the world” is now having a president who is projecting imperial ambitions (similar to those of the Russian Federation) with a distinctly transactional mindset.