Our statements

October 2025, Bruxelles (Belgium)

Security at stake: What Europe should do by 2030

War is back and Europe must defend itself. We long for a just and lasting peace in Europe and believe that it is possible. From a Christian perspective, we propose measures that can help make Europe safer and more peaceful. For us, it is clear that religion must not be misused as a weapon but must provide guidance in times of war by means of peace ethics..

February 2025, digital meeting

Europe under pressure: standing up for truth in times of hybrid wars

We stand up for truth and a respectful dialogue. Operators of social media platforms must effectively prevent hate speech and falsification whilst allowing freedom of expression.

October 2024, Prague (Czech Republic)

Facing geopolitical threats: A Christian perspective on the new legislative term

We call for a deeper Europeanisation of defence policy, for permanent support for joint procurement by the Member States and for reducing EU strategic dependence while preserving its firm stance on human rights promotion.

March 2024, digital meeting

Europe before the elections: Voting for democracy and human dignity

After the elections, we need parliamentary majorities that recognize the dignity of the human being and solidarity, sustainability and subsidiarity as fundamental principles, defend the rule of law and oppose nationalism, discrimination and isolationism.

September 2023, Lyon (France)

People over profit: Including the financial sector as a lever in the Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Globalisation must not lead to prosperity for the few, but must create justice for all. IXE calls on the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission for an ambitious directive.

February 2023, digital meeting

The anniversary of the Russian war against Ukraine: Yearning for a just and lasting Peace in Europe

We stand with Ukraine, which has been the target of this war against international law for one year.

September 2022, Newry (Northern Ireland)

Securing peace, stability and prosperity in Northern Ireland after Brexit

Our hope is for stable peace and prosperity for the communities of Northern Ireland, the rest of the United Kingdom and The Republic of Ireland.

October 2021, Gent (Belgium)

Preserving the rule of law as a pillar of European democracy

We advocate common, integrating solutions and firmly reject the withdrawal of further
member states from the European Union.

March 2021, digital meeting

Glasgow as a new landmark of sustainability: Realizing the green transition through a global effort

The promotion of environmental justice is related to peace-building. The climate crisis affects all of us, but it affects particularly the most vulnerable. Europe should be a role model and a leader in addressing climate change.

September 2020, digital meeting

Human dignity and solidarity as pillars for a new European asylum system

We feel committed to encouraging support for a fully-fledged European migration and asylum
policy.