Although there is no true European model of religion and state relationships, the European dimension will become increasingly visible leading Europe to a creeping yet incomplete harmonisation of the various national systems. Europe has a model of religion and state relationships that is not homogenous and the focus is still on the national states. However, there is a common model, at least when one looks beyond formal differences. This common model shows a keen interest for far reaching religious freedom, mutual independence between religion and state combined with cooperation and state support.
