Europe
The zonal departments at International Headquarters are the main administrative link with territories and commands. The international secretaries give oversight to and coordinate the Army's work in their respective geographical regions.
The International Secretary for the Europe Zone is Commissioner Johnny Kleman and the Secretary for Women's Ministries is Commissioner Eva Kleman.
Contact the Zonal Department
European Union Affairs Office
The EU Affairs Office monitors EU policy developments that are relevant for the Europe zone and the issues that particularly affect our social work. Key issues that we monitor include human trafficking, Roma inclusion, refugees and migration, homelessness as well as women and children’s issues. All of these issues have their roots in wider questions of poverty and social injustice and are often interrelated and complex, however we hope to bring to the debate a holistic and integrated approach, based on our expertise gained from over 150 years of serving the most vulnerable and marginalised.
European Youth Event 2020
Find out more about the European Youth Event 2020, with a theme of Trust Without Borders.
Territories in the Zone
- Denmark and Greenland Territory
- Eastern Europe Territory (Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova, Romania and Ukraine)
- Finland and Estonia Territory
- France and Belgium Territory
- Germany, Lithuania and Poland Territory
- Italy and Greece Command
- The Netherlands, Czech Republic and Slovakia Territory
- Norway, Iceland and The Færoes Territory
- Russia Command
- Spain and Portugal
- Sweden and Latvia Territory
- Switzerland, Austria and Hungary Territory
- United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland
News from around Europe
03 May 2022
The Salvation Army has continued to respond to the humanitarian crisis unfolding across Europe.
26 April 2022
In addition to public meetings, the commissioners visited territorial headquarters in Stockholm to meet staff and officers.
02 March 2022
The organisation is responding rapidly to the urgent needs of displaced people impacted by the unfolding Ukraine-Russia conflict.
28 February 2022
The General offered some particular points around which to focus prayer.
24 February 2022
The international leader calls for prayer for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict unfolding between Russia and Ukraine.
10 November 2021
The international leaders were guests at the 30th anniversary celebrations of work restarting in Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union.
09 November 2021
The international leaders joined representatives of Christian churches and organisations from around the world.
01 November 2021
Salvationists and friends from across the world lifted prayers to God in response to the General's call for a Second Global Wave of Prayer for COVID-19.
21 October 2021
General Brian Peddle has paid tribute to Commissioner Betty Matear as she steps down from the role of Secretary for International Ecumenical Relations.
20 October 2021
Celebration and action marked The Salvation Army’s recognition of the International Day of the Girl.