The Religion-State Relationship in Europe
Rik Torfs Tuesday, 6 July 2010
At first glance the title of this article may not seem to make much sense. There is no unified legal system with regard to "the religion-state relationship" in Europe. This lack of uniformity among European countries persists notwithstanding the ongoing development of the European Union, under which binding European legislation is increasingly relevant for all member states. There is, for instance, a significant amount of human rights legislation at the European level. Moreover, we should not forget about the historic significance of the European Convention on Human Rights, drafted in 1950 by the Council of Europe. Yet, religion-state relationships are not governed by European legislation or international bodies. Religion-state relationships in Europe remain a national matter.
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