Country Demographics:

• Population:  82.4 million  
• Religions:   Protestant 34%, Roman Catholic 34%, Muslim 3.7%, Unaffiliated or Other 28.3%
• Income Per Capita: $23,544.16 year/ $65.40 day
• Government Type:  Federal republic
  Chief of State:  President Johannes RAU (since July 1999)
  Head of Government: Chancellor Gerhard SCHROEDER (since October 1998)

Legal Profession:

• Accurate estimates for the number of lawyers and the number of believers involved in the legal profession in Germany had not been obtained at the time of publication.
• A local Christian group does not currently exist in Germany, but Norbert Kirsch, a bright German Christian lawyer, took part in the meeting of Advocates Europe Board in September 2003 in UK.  He is inspired and enthusiastic about the vision of Advocates International and Advocates Europe, and is willing to work towards spreading the vision in Germany.

Major Activities of Christian Lawyers:

• Advocacy for protecting the rights of churches and Christian communities, particularly in Berlin.

Prayer Items:

• Please pray for the advocates who are working to improve the human rights and religious freedom situation in Germany.

Contact Information:

• Thomas Schirrmacher drthschirrmacher@bucer.de