During October 2026, the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe (OIDAC Europe) recorded 33 violent incidents against Christian individuals, religious symbols and places of worship. The highest number was recorded in France (11), followed by Germany and Italy (9 each), Spain (3) and Austria (1).

The recorded incidents comprised 14 cases of vandalism, 9 desecrations, 3 arson-related attacks, 2 physical-violence incidents, 2 disruptions, 1 case of vandalism combined with violence, 1 theft targeting a religious object and 1 attempted intrusion.

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