Category Archives: EU

Poverty and social exclusion a risk for 23% of EU citizens in 2010

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

New research published today points to the ongoing cost to Europe’s ordinary citizens of the social and political upheavals across the continent. The Eurostat report also goes on to report the fact that in 2010, the number of under 18 … Continue reading →

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Is the game over?

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

Jeff Fountain, author of the ‘weekly word’ and Director of the Schuman Centre, is happy for us to post a copy of his latest reflections (14 nov 2011) on the future of the EU and the contribution that spiritual/Christian values can … Continue reading →

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UK missionaries in Europe: do they make sense?

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

Language skills remain an essential skill for effective cross-cultural mission. The British abroad take not just their own language but a very nuanced sense of meanings shrouded in their subtle use of the English language. For non-British speakers of English, … Continue reading →

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A recently published EU survey explores online language usage

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

Eurobarometer has published results which will be of interest to Christian individuals and organisations which make significant investments in online presence. The survey may also have broader application to all Christian Media organisations with an interest in Europe. Across all … Continue reading →

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Faith in European politics

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

We publish our free quarterly research bulletin VISTA today. You can download a copy from the VISTA pages on this blog but here’s a taster from the current Issue for those of you who may not otherwise see it. ARE … Continue reading →

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EU-atheist Summit 'odd' according to participant

Posted on October 21, 2010 by

    Atheists and Freemasons met collectively with EU leaders last Friday, 15th October 2010, in a bid to receive equal rights with Europe’s religious leaders. David Pollock, the European Humanist Federation’s President told EUObserver ‘There was lots of good … Continue reading →

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The old rugged cross: ban or cherish?

Posted on September 13, 2010 by

We’re just working on the October edition of Vista, our quarterly research bulletin. The theme is secularisation and we’ve been researching how the personal or institutional display of a crucifix is increasingly a focus for social policy legislators. It may … Continue reading →

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News from European Impact Direct on human trafficking

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

We’ve recently received this  email at the Nova office from the team at Care for Europe. New EU Directive on Preventing & Combating Human Trafficking The new proposed EU Directive on Human Trafficking, which proposes excellent measures on prevention, victim … Continue reading →

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Turkey, EU membership & religious minorities

Posted on August 13, 2010 by

As the secular state of Turkey continues the long and drawn out journey towards membership of the EU, there remain important aspects of its commitment to religious freedom that need urgent attention. Forum 18 reports on the why it is … Continue reading →

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From the European Parliament

Posted on June 8, 2010 by

Two issues recently brought to our attention by the office of Care for Europe Elections in the Netherlands and Czech Republic Voters in the Netherlands go to the polls this Wednesday (9 June) to elect a new Parliament. These elections are … Continue reading →

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