Churches and missions of Scientology throughout Europe are continuing various community-based social betterment initiatives connected to civic responsibility, prevention and community support. As reported in Scientology Communities Across Europe Highlight Civic Responsibility and EU Values, these activities include educational initiatives helping young people make informed choices, initiatives that make human rights principles more accessible, and moral education based on The Way to Happiness. Together, these programmes reflect a practical contribution to European civic life.
The article also highlights the Church’s campaign on European values and fundamental rights, which presents the civic foundations of European democracy in plain language, including the values set out in European treaties and human-rights instruments. Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the EU, OSCE, Council of Europe and UN, said that freedom of religion or belief should be expressed through news eugene oregon respect, education and service. Inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, these initiatives are presented as part of the Church’s broader humanitarian and social reform work across Europe.