On Monday, 7 April 2025, Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain, in his capacity as President of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), participated in a high-level meeting with H.E. Mr Adam Szłapka, Poland’s Minister for European Union Affairs. The meeting took place in Warsaw, as part of Poland’s current Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
The delegation, representing both CEC and COMECE, shared concerns and perspectives on key issues facing Europe today: the need for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, the moral and political complexities of migration, and the future of EU enlargement.
Archbishop Nikitas offered a clear reminder that Christian engagement in public life must remain rooted in dignity, justice, and neighbourly concern. These values, the delegation noted, are not simply abstract ideals but deeply practical guides—especially at a time when Europe’s social cohesion and geopolitical stability are under strain.
The Churches called for policies that put the human person at the centre: a fair asylum system, responsible approaches to security and defence, and an enlargement process marked not only by merit but by genuine solidarity. The delegation also voiced support for the local churches in Poland, in light of recent pressures on religious education.
The meeting formed part of the ongoing dialogue between EU institutions and the Churches, as outlined in Article 17 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. For Archbishop Nikitas, it was another opportunity to advocate for a Europe shaped not merely by power or interest, but by care, conscience, and community.
