More than 100 Christian-democratic politicians from 28 countries gathered at the 2^nd ECPM congress Vision for Christian-democracy in Europe, which was held in the European Parliament in Brussels on 6 and 7 December 2006.

The delegates have adopted a vision document a Christian-social contribution to Europe. This manifesto will not only serve as a new ECPM basic program, but also as a guideline for revitalization of Christian-social thinking in Europe. The document focuses on  issues like the task of the government, environment and social justice. The document has been adopted as a base for Christian-social thought and will be critically read and revised in the coming years. This in order to create a more concrete and pragmatic guideline for Christian-social government.

In the past few years the European Christian Political Movement has been working to strengthen Christian-democrat politics at all different political levels in Europe . Through conferences, publications and many other ways of interaction. The movement will continue to grow in 2007 when activities will be grouped in three different regions: Western-Europe, the Baltics and South-Eastern Europe. For all these groups there was an opportunity to discuss their own regional issues and to think about more cooperation in their region.

Also the Romanian Partidul Naţional Ţărănesc Creştin Democrat was welcomed as new member of the association.

photo: Joanne van Beusekom