The EBU and interfaith dialogue

Promotion and protection of freedom of religion or belief

In the face of growing polarisation in Europe, the EBU values inter-faith and inter-convictional dialogue as conditions for democratic cohesion, conflict prevention and living together in harmony in a European culture based on human dignity, equality and respect. Below you can see particular ways in which we express this value.

NIRIC-Dialogue

The EBU is active in the Network for Inter-Religious & Inter-Convictional Dialogue (NIRIC). An initiative of the Committee for Interreligious and Interconvictional Dialogue of the Conference of INGOS in the Council of Europe, NIRIC is intended to highlight and bring together new and existing European civil society initiatives in the field of interfaith dialogue, and promote practical examples.

Article 17 – Dialogue

EBU representatives take part regularly in conferences and high-level meetings under the heading of Article 17 of the Lisbon Treaty, which provides for open dialogue between the European Parliament and churches, religious associations and philosophical and non-confessional organisations.

Bridging Beliefs

Bridging Beliefs is a two-year programme funded by the European Commission, to bring together local authorities, civil society organisations and religious organisations including the EBU, as well as citizens from seven European countries, to strengthen democratic participation and social cohesion through structured interfaith dialogue.