The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - European Union and International Affairs Office

EU Legislative Interests

- Special Envoy on the promotion of Freedom of religion or belief outside the EU; - Future of Europe; - General Data Protection Regulation; - Dialogue Article 17 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU and sponsored activities; - Education and Cultural Heritage; - Audiovisual Media Services Directive; - Refugees and migration; - Humanitarian Aid - Intolerance and persecution against religious minorities in third countries; - Implementation of the EU Guidelines on Freedom of Religion or Belief; - Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy in the World.

Communication Activities

For details of all old and recent events, please visit: www.facebook.com/CHURCHinEU 2025 - "Strengthening Families" webinar series and policy exchanges (Brussels/Salt Lake City, Utah) - 2025 European Family Values Award - International Women's Day webinar - "Globalization, Fragmentation, and the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals" - "G20 and South Africa's Priorities for Women and Girls" - "Faith & AI" roundtables - Roundtables with Dialogue Article 17 TFEU representatives and partners. 2024 - "Harmony & Diversity" webinar series promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding - "Strengthening Families" webinar series discussing current policies challenges and promoting good policy making - European Family Values Award recognizing individuals and organizations advocating for family wellbeing - Freedom or religion or belief briefings and roundtables - “Power of Partnership to Accelerate the Well-being of Women and Children” humanitarian roundtable and diplomatic dinner - "Inspire Inclusion: Empowering Women's Freedom of Religion or Belief" event at the European Parliament 2023 - Lisbon Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief - Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 75 Webinar series - Roundtables, webinars and conference celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Eu Guidelines on Freedom of Religion or Belief 2021 - Fortifying Families Webinar Series - Faith and Society Webinar Series - Ahead of the 2021 Italy G20 Summit 2020 - Fortifying Families Webinar Series - Covid-19, Religion and Belief: Webinar series (14 episodes) - Call for the appointment of a Special Envoy for the promotion of Freedom of religion or belief outside the EU 2019 - Interfaith: Rome Temple open house - Social media campaign on Freedom of religion or belief - Social media campaign for International Day of Families - Live! Interviews on Article 17 TFEU - Statement on European Parliament elections - Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy in the World 2020-2024 - Call for the appointment of a Special Envoy for the promotion of Freedom of religion or belief outside the EU

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

Member Of

The EU & International Affairs Office of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a member of: - European Platform on Religious Intolerance and Discrimination (EPRID), www.eprid.eu. - European Policy Centre, http://www.epc.eu/en/members

Organisation Members

Our office represents The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the European Union institutions, the OACPS, OSCE and NATO. The administration of the Church is facilitated by geographic areas. Areas are overseen by an area president and two counselors, who are usually General Authority Seventies. Under the direction of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, area presidencies provide spiritual and administrative direction to the leaders and members of the Church in their areas. As of January 2026, there are 24 areas.

Additional Information

The office budget and operating costs are financed by the Association Belge de l'Eglise de Jésus-Christ des Saints des Derniers Jours ASBL. The total budget covers the salary paid to the full-time staff, operating costs (rent, utilities, office supplies, etc.), public relations, and the activities under the scope if this registration.