Western Europe
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Berliners debate prospects for peace via politics and religion
Berlin, Germany – “Which can Bring Peace: Politics or Religion?” was the theme of a UPF event in Berlin on October 28, 2023, to mark United Nations Day on October 24.
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Francophone Group Finds Gratitude in Scripture
Paris, France—"Cultivating Gratitude" was the theme of the 30th scriptural sharing.
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2023 Balkan Leadership Conference: Summary
Skopje, North Macedonia—The Western Balkan leaders focused on the issue of entering the European Union.
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Balkan Leadership Conference: Session II
Skopje, North Macedonia—The second session was titled “Perspectives on Peace and Reconciliation in the Western Balkans.”
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German Peace Talk Focuses on UN Peace Day
Stuttgart, Germany—UPF organized an online Peace Talk on "The Contribution of the Family to Peace.”
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UPF-Munich Observes International Day of Peace
Munich, Germany—Representatives of five religious groups attended a UPF prayer breakfast.
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UPF-France Peace Day Focus is Afghanistan
Paris, France—UPF co-sponsored an International Day of Peace event together with the Afghan Peace Dialogue organization.
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UPF-Düsseldorf Observes International Day of Peace
Düsseldorf, Germany—The message "Peace starts with me” was expressed by each speaker in a different way.
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French Scripture Study Focuses on Forgiveness
Paris, France—The meeting commemorated both International Day of Peace and International Forgiveness Day.
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EUME Seaside Seminar Presents UPF Vision
Bergen aan See, Netherlands—Forty participants from 14 nations attended an introduction to the UPF Peace Principles.
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UPF-Austria Co-Sponsors Peace Castle Conference
Stadtschlaining, Austria—“Contributions to a Global Culture of Peace” was the conference theme.
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UPF-Canada and UPF-EUME Hold 6th Webinar: “Viewing the DPRK from Within”
UPF-Canada—The sixth webinar in UPF-Canada’s “Viewing the DPRK from Within” series was held on September 7, 2023, in conjunction with UPF Europe and Middle East.
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French AfPs Honor UPF Founder’s Memory
Paris, France—“Hope Stronger Than Ever” was the theme of the commemoration.
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UPF-Austria Co-Sponsors Interfaith Conference
Vienna, Austria—“[Religious] walls must come down, if we are to aim for a world of peace," the UPF founder once said.
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Francophone Scriptural Sharing Focuses on Grief
Paris, France—“Blessed Are Those Who Mourn” was the theme of the 28th Francophone Scriptural Sharing.
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UPF-Germany Revives ‘International Café’
Giessen, Germany—The “International Café,” a popular monthly forum held by UPF-Giessen, has been restarted after a long respite.
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Peace Road Event Held at French-Belgian Border
Wattrelos, France—A large park on the border was the setting for the Peace Road event.
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Swiss Ambassadors for Peace Study Peace Principles
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—The seminar was held simultaneously in two Swiss cities and online.
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UPF-Germany Highlights Japan’s Culture
Stuttgart, Germany—Japanese calligraphy, music, origami and cuisine were presented at a cultural afternoon held by UPF.
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French Scripture Reading Focuses on Humility
Paris, France—The 27th interfaith scriptural sharing had participants from many Francophone nations.
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