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Monday 20 May 2013 10:41 The 10th Summer School is about Sustainability
Thursday 25 April 2013 14:40 The European Christian Political Movement (ECPM) is a growing European Political Party that aims to spread Christian-democratic ideas throughout Europe and to mobilize parties, politicians and other organization around these values. As the board of ECPM has some vacancies we are searching for new board members. full story
Monday 22 April 2013 13:55 On Saturday 8 June, the Finnish Christian Democrats and the European Christian Political Movement will host the conference “Revealing the benefits of the family”. This event will take place in Helsinki, Finland. During this conference the importance of the family in times of crisis will be highlighted. The family has clear advantages for society and the economy, advantages that are often underestimated or even ignored in many political debates. As European Christian Democrats it is a task of ECPM to highlight these concrete advantages and reveal the benefits of the family. full story
Friday 15 March 2013 11:02 The European Christian Political Movement congratulates all Catholics in Europe and worldwide with the election of the new Pope Francis. We hope that he may guide wisely the Roman Catholic Church in these difficult times, and pray that he will continue to spread Christian values in Europe and the world. full story
Wednesday 13 February 2013 11:11 Unexpectedly, Pope Benedict XVI announced his intention to step down from the Papacy at the end of this month. “Strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months has detoriated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfil the ministry entrusted to me”, he gave as reason for his resignation, adding that he is “well aware of the seriousness of this act”. The ECPM respects the decision of the pope, considering the fact that he draw an own conclusion that he is physically not able to meet all the demands of his position. This is a conclusion that only he can make. To make this difficult decision however showed an act of strength. full story
Saturday 12 January 2013 18:13 A law proposal on “marriage for all” (mariage pour tous) is due to go before Parliament for debate by the end of this month. The legalization of gay marriage was a campaign promise by socialist President François Hollande, who promised to enact it within a year of taking office last May. However this proposal seems not to have the approval of the majority of the French population. Only in the last three months, more than 100 000 people from all across France have participated in several unprecedented manifestations to oppose this bill with determination, openness and respect for people. On the 13th of January a new massive demonstration is to be expected. full story
Friday 11 January 2013 16:08 Increasing international concern has been voiced throughout the last few years regarding the growing religious discrimination against Christians within EU borders and beyond. ECPM has been closely following the developments in such instances and has actively participated in drawing attention to these issues. A few cases from the UK, however, have become the center of attention as their appeal against the UK government has reached the European Court of Human Rights. full story
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