Although the offences against Christians have significantly grown in the past two years, for the federal government, “there is no increased threat to Christians”.

Ahead of February's elections in Germany, Frank Heinrich of the Evangelical Alliance explains to Evangelical Focus why a Christian vision introduces nuance into the overall tension and uncertainty.

The 23 February election could turn frustration into a historic rise of the far right. A journalist points to the importance of “acknowledge other opinions and not immediately condemn them”.

Users of Facebook, Instagram should now be even more careful when using social media. Meta no longer wants to rely on fact-checkers in future. A perspective from Europe.

The Perspective Forum helped attendees “perceive each other and find common ground”.

Five people have died after being hit by a car at a Christmas market. Christian representatives have expressed their grief at  the “inhumane attack”.

The Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe reports at least 2,444 anti-Christian hate crimes in 35 European countries in 2023.

Around 250 Christians who live out their passion for social media and the Christian faith came together in Wiesbaden under the motto ‘#Madetocreate’.

As the coalition government pushes for liberalisation of abortion, pro-life organisations say their message is increasingly being heard.

The decline in membership of the two historic Christian confessions will have consequences: “Every fifth worship place will no longer be used for its original purpose”.

The right amount of populism can even help democracy, says political scientist Paula Diehl. In this interview, she explains when it becomes dangerous and how it can be addressed.

The first-ever victory of the far-right AfD comes in a context of growing divisions between how people in the east and the west of the country perceive society.

After 4 years, the proceedings against pastor Olaf Latzel for hate speech are dropped. He paid a fine of 5000 euros and publicly apologised.

“As churches, we mourn with the families and pray for them”, said German Christian leaders. The murder of 3 people has added fuel to the political fight over migration.

About 6% of Christians leave their country of birth, according to Pew Research. The United States, Germany, Russia and the United Kingdom are the countries to which most Christians emigrate.

The joyful and courageous way in which the German Olympic gold medalist in the shot put has publicly expressed her faith is a lesson for all European Christians.

Six new schools will open this autumn, reports the German association of Protestant schools. Christian education is also growing in other European countries.

According to a recent report, 56% of German Christians donate. They are also more involved in voluntary work than average.

It may be that the turbulent times stir previously comfortable hearts to a new level of openness. When those moments come, we must offer Jesus to a needy world.

The places of worship offer rest areas, information on cycle routes and devotions, pastoral care and church tours.

Christians from Germany, Spain and Italy comment on how passionately Euro 2024 is being followed in their respective countries. There are fewer players on the field with a public faith than in the past.

Despite the continuing decline, the Roman Catholic Church continues to represent 24% of the population. The national Protestant Church also lost hundreds of thousands last year.

Chris Führich represents Germany at the Euro 2024 with a quiet time routine he tries to follow every morning and evening. Also Benjamin Heinrichs is a committed Christian.

German theologian J. Hutter analyses his theology from an evangelical perspective: “Moltmann's emphasis on experience and reason leads to a dilution of biblical teaching”.

The Evangelical Alliances in Sweden, Austria, Germany and Spain offer resources to give reasons to vote for the European Parliament, on 6-9 June.