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.

At first glance, it seems that both those who see the Bible as final authority, and those who see it as a valuable myth, have much to share. Yet, upon closer observation, the foundations for their beliefs are worlds apart. 

Ahead of Sunday’s elections, the Protestant, Catholic and other churches ask to “vote for parties that stand up for our democracy”. Alice Weidel’s AfD party rises in the polls amid tough immigration debates.

We will not stop praying. We are determined and compelled by love to stand in the gap for the vulnerable and oppressed. Three years is enough. We pray for sustainable peace and justice.

A Ukrainian evangelical leader calls on Europeans to “take primary responsibility” in the resolution of the conflict.

Schuman warned that democracy cut off from the Christian values of peace, solidarity, freedom of conscience and rule of law would degenerate into tyranny. Autocratic rulers espousing Christian language are cloaking this degeneration.

In an interview, Frank Heinrich of the Evangelical Alliance in Germany, shares his impressions - and where he was annoyed by Donald Trump.

Should we Christians just stay in our little church and family bubbles, resigned and passive, and wait for Christ to come? The view of a lecturer in Belgrade.

A student and a university professor from Belgrade explain why their understanding of the Bible drives them to join the protests for more democracy and a dignified future.

The federation of Spanish municipalities seeks to bring awareness-raising, training and dialogue with faith groups in local contexts to Europe. It is a two-year EU-funded project in collaboration with universities.

One of Europe’s most influential leaders explains her outlook on life in the autobiography ‘Freedom’.

How does one make an effective Christian presence in the midst of a Europe that, more than asleep to the Gospel, seems comatose or almost dead?

The latest Eurostat data show that those with children at home consider themselves more satisfied than average. Young people are more positive than older people.

The new Brussels representative of the European Evangelical Alliance shares her vision in an interview. “Evangelical Christians are called to balance religious freedom while maintaining authentic expressions of biblical faith”, she says.

Evangelical Alliance unity services in places like Winterthur, Thun or Bülach focused on ‘living hope together’.

The tension between two mentalities ("globalist" versus "sovereignist") affects all segments of society, including the Church.

Two and a half years after the Russian invasion, Germany was hosting more than one million people. Together with Ukraine and the Czech Republic, they have taken in 60% of all refugees in the union.

We must call on Europe to make a critical assessment of the results of its policy of renouncing the biblical worldview. We must offer hope for revitalisation.

The annulment of the presidential election won by the pro-Russian candidate leads to protests and uncertainty. An interview with Daniel Fărcaș, evangelical professor of philosophy.

A new survey shows that most countries see Donald Trump with good eyes. Evangelical Focus asked analysts why Europe has become so isolated and what it means for relationships between evangelical Christians on a global level.

Around 2,000 young adult Christians from 75 countries celebrated New Year together in Poland. The movement focusing on mission in the old continent emphasises the need to “prepare the way” for revival.

Few remember how distrusting, fearful and uncertain the post-war years of the late 1940s were, with lives, bodies, families, cities and nations having been broken, disrupted and destroyed. How do you rebuild out of such brokenness?

At a private gathering with religious leaders, the president encouraged them to promote French-style 'laicité' and spoke about hot issues like his plans on euthanasia and the State's dialogue with Muslims.