A report from the European Freedom Network Bridge 2025 Conference  held in Austria.

Evangelicals submit a report to the UN Human Rights Council, denouncing “cases of abuse of religious freedom, political rights and racism” in Bulgaria.

Just as Jesus is betrayed by a close follower and handed over to unjust powers, Ukraine has faced aggression from a neighbouring nation with deep historical ties.

The German Evangelical Alliance underlines the “stability” that comes with the new coalition government but says policies on strengthening families and protecting life remain “vague”.

The “rumours of war” should not take Christians by surprise. Churches must “read the times”, commit to real peacemaking, and pray “lucid” and “not abstract” prayers. Leaders from Sweden, France, Portugal and Spain spoke to Evangelical Focus.

The increase in young men is fivefold, and 37% of all those under 24 say they are curious about the Bible. The YouGov study points to a steady decline in nominal Christianity but faith is becoming “even culturally attractive”.

The country has seen an increase of a 7% between 2014 and 2024.

There are now more ‘nones’ than Christians in The Netherlands and Sweden. However, a Pew Research study perceives conversions to Christianity among Europeans raised without a religion.

As the Evangelical Alliance United Kingdom we are vehemently opposed to this bill and communicated as such. We are speaking with MPs and write submission to the parliament committee.

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.