Scientology communities across Europe are continuing several local social betterment initiatives connected to education, prevention and practical service. news european union As reported in Scientology Communities Across Europe Highlight Civic Responsibility and EU Values, these activities include educational initiatives helping young people make informed choices, programmes promoting understanding of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and moral education based on The Way to Happiness. Together, these programmes reflect a constructive approach to public service within Europe’s pluralistic societies.
The article also highlights the Church’s campaign on European values and fundamental rights, which presents EU values and fundamental rights in plain language, including human dignity, freedom, equality, democracy, the rule of law and human rights. 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 respect, education and service. Inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, these initiatives are presented as voluntary contributions to the common good across Europe.