A report has unveiled a widespread anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe reaching a total of 2,444 in 2023.
The report, which compiled data from police and civil society groups sources, spanned 35 European countries. It was compiled by OIDAC Europe, a watchdog organisation.
The data include 232 personal attacks on Christians ranging from harassment and threats to physical violence.
Titled, “Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe Report 2024,” the document said 10 European governments allegedly committed at least 1,230 of the hate crimes, increasing from 1,029 in 2022.
Some of the countries are France, Germany and the UK.
“Combining police statistics and civil society data, 2,444 anti-Christian hate crimes were identified in 35 European countries, including 232 personal attack on Christians.
“The most affected countries in 2023 are France, the United Kingdom and Germany, with anti-Christian hate crimes doubling in Germany compared to last year,” it said.
Read the full report here.