Afrim Karoshi, an Albanian evangelical, analyses the demand for a ‘new Albania’ that thousands of people are voicing on the streets, in a conflict that goes beyond discontent with a major foreign investment in the Zvërnec region.

International participants are invited to attend three weeks of interactive discussions, taking place in July, on Christian values in cities, countries and at European level, organised by the Schuman Centre for European Studies.

Once more, I listened gratefully to biblical concepts being uncompromisingly stated in the European Parliament building, including that human dignity derived solely from the understanding of humanity as created in God’s image.

Evangelical representatives from France, Austria and Italy took part in an OSCE meeting held in Rome. Julia Doxat-Purser, from the European Evangelical Alliance, expressed concern about how evangelicals are portrayed in a ‘toxic atmosphere’ that increasingly fuels hatred towards ‘the other’.

In Valencia, a church confirms its entrance into the Anglican Convocation in Europe – part of the new Global Anglican Communion (Gafcon) – with a visit from Bishop Andy Lines. Pastor Julian Milson explains the reasons for leaving the Spanish Reformed Episcopal Church (IERE).

At the conference held in Abuja (Nigeria), 340 bishops gathered to promote an alternative network of churches. The schism within global Anglicanism becomes a reality: major national churches with conservative theological views no longer recognise Canterbury as a spiritual authority.

Bishop Andy Lines highlighted the growth of an Anglicanism that is focused on mission and a clear commitment to the “unchanging truth of the Holy Scriptures”. The General Meeting of 2026 marked a milestone in the life of the province-in-formation.

Last Saturday was ‘Europe’s’ 76th birthday. You hadn’t noticed? Few European nations make much fuss about “Europe Day”, May 9. But it is great to remember the integration that has helped avoided war among EU's nations. 

The new prime minister brings an end to 16 years of rule by the controversial Viktor Orbán. Many Christians fear “negative changes” promoted by Brussels.

A shocking court ruling will cause Christian defenders of Trump to say “See, everything we say about Europe is right”.

Mairead McGuinness will lead efforts to promote freedom of belief outside the European Union. Christian MEPs say that the long delays in filling the post confirm the European government’s lack of interest in this human right.

Sadly, when both Moscow and Washington talk ‘peace’ but do war, and trust between allies has been eroded by bellicose behaviour, we have a new reality to face.

Twenty-six per cent of respondents in five countries surveyed agree with the following statement: “If my country had a capable and effective leader, I would not mind if they limited democratic rights and were not accountable to citizens for their actions”.

A major survey shows that hate speech online, personal privacy and societal polarisation also concern a vast majority of citizens in EU countries.

The ‘My voice, My choice’ resolution is adopted by a majority of the EU parliament. A Christian MEP says “it is painful to see that the majority of the European Parliament does not recognise that unborn life need protection”.

My days in Burundi exposed me to its overwhelming poverty, but Christians can help by contributing to organizations with well-conceived plans to help Burundians deploy their own resources effectively.

The cost of living and the defence of Europe are the issues that most concern citizens, but priorities vary from country to country. How should Christian politicians in the European Parliament act? We asked the European Christian Political Party.

The Court of Justice of the EU has ruled in favour of two men who married in Germany but whose legal union was not recognised in Poland.

The historic Anglican churches in Ireland and Spain say they will not join the Global Anglican Communion. Anglicanism has a limited presence in Europe, with 23 million baptised members.

The Anglican movement rejects the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury. “We have not left the Anglican Communion; we are the Anglican Communion”, they say.

Meanwhile, another initiative to resist pressure from the EU on this issue was tabled by two Christian parties and passed. 

A year after Justin Welby's resignation, the Bishop of London becomes the first woman in history to lead the Church of England. She faces an institution divided between conservatives and liberals, both within England and globally.

A new report on French television warns of the influence of evangelicals in European politics. Julia Doxat-Purser responds based on her decades of experience in political dialogue in Brussels.

The annual conference in Wisła will take place 16-21 May, to “unite, equip, and resource” evangelical leaders”.

The highest court for disputes against the state rejected a request from a pornographic distributor to remove age verification measures.