A Polish Lutheran who is the first president of the European Parliament from a post-communist European country, says he wants to deepen dialogue with the continent's Christian churches.

Leaders of three large Free Churches in Britain have issued a statement encouraging the voting public in Britain to use the upcoming European elections to back major change on global finance, climate and international poverty.

In a change from a standard political hustings, Euro candidates for the North West have this week been grilled at a 'question time' with a difference - a film night on social justice and corporate responsibility at a local AMC Cinema.

The president of the European Parliament, Hans-Gert Pöttering, says that in parts of Europe, such as the western Balkans, where internecine "wounds still require healing", spiritual leaders need to be involved in the process.

A commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day is being held today in the presence of the President of the European Parliament Hans-Gert Pöttering and a range of guests, including around 150 parliamentarians.

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