How would Jesus respond to the riots across Europe?
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Violent scenes broke out in several German cities as thousands protested over the rising cost of living. In Frankfurt, shops were looted, 54 people were arrested, and more than 100 police officers were injured. With similar protests across Europe, Esther spoke to Andy Flannagan, Executive Director of Christians in Politics, about how the Church can respond to the anger on the streets and tackle its underlying causes. And could we see similar scenes in the UK?
Released on 2 Nov 2026
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