Churches' response to the effects of the war in Ukraine: Prayer for peace and practical solidarity
On Friday, 27 January 2023, the annual meeting between religious and political leaders of the European Union took place in Brussels. The event was hosted by Margaritis Schinas, Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for the promotion of the European way of life. The event brought together representatives of the European Churches as well as of the Jewish and Islamic communities on the continent. The Orthodox Church was represented by His Eminence Metropolit
CROCEU 2023 New Year's Reception, in Brussels
The 2023 New Year's Reception of the Committee of Representatives of Orthodox Churches to the European Union (CROCEU) took place on 24 January, at the recently inaugurated Orthodox Center Ambiorix, in Brussels' EU quarter. It brought together friends and partners of the Committee, diplomats and officials who are involved in the development of the dialogue between Churches and EU institutions. Welcoming the guests, His Eminence Metropolitan ATHENAGORAS of Belgium, offered a br
Dialogue-seminar on religion and liberal democracy in the EP
A dialogue-seminar on the relation between religion and liberal democracy in the current European context took place in the European Parliament, in Brussels, on 24 January 2023. The event was hosted by First Vice-President of the European Parliament, Othmar Karas, who is also responsible for the dialogue with religious and philosophical organisations in Europe. It was attended by MEPs, EU officials, Church representatives and scholars in an attempt to discern the role of Chur
European Commission's Communication on Harnessing Talent in Europe's Regions
On January 17, 2023, the European Commission has made public a Communication on Harnessing Talent in Europe’s Regions. This document is the first among the measures and initiatives which will form the EU’s contribution to the European Year of Skills. The new Communication offers tailored solutions to European regions affected by declining working-age population, which has decreased by 3.5 million people between 2015 and 2020 and is expected to lose another 35 million people b
