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European Union
EU countries dedicate themselves to promoting transgender policies
Spain starts its EU Presidency with the promotion of gender self-identification in the Union. In total, 16 countries in Europe have promised to promote transgender policies. On Wednesday, the 16 states signed a declaration in Madrid where they met for “Advancing LGBTQI+ Rights in Europe.” The event was meant to…
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Christian Life
How Dawkins's right-hand man came to faith
Josh Timonen was sure that God did not exist. And to convince others of that too, he wrote “The God Delusion”, together with the well-known atheist Richard Dawkins. Now, things drastically changed. “Atheism is a world view for weak men.” > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe?…
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Western Europe
Danish sperm bank should set a limit, Dutch experts urge
Dutch gynaecologists are worried about sperm donors in other countries who can father as many children as they want. They call sperm banks in Denmark to set a limit. In the Netherlands, donors may only father up to 25 children in twelve different families, the Dutch broadcaster NOS writes. However,…
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Central Europe
German Bible texts remain visible on Humboldt dome
The controversial Bible verses on the dome of the Humboldt Castle in Berlin will remain visible. Covering them up with an artwork would too much. A spokesman for the Humboldt Forum Foundation said that the costs of the project have increased enormously, WDR reports. According to him, the expenses reached…
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Northern Europe
Number of forced adoptions in Denmark rises
If parents are unable to take care of their children, the latter may end up in foster care. But what if the authorities believe that the couple will never be able to take care of their children? Such a case may end up in forced adoption. And the number of…
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Western Europe
French party wants transgender men to have access to fertility treatment for women
Deputies of the left-wing La France party want transgender men, who were born as women, to have access to fertility treatments for women so they have the possibility of getting pregnant. On Wednesday, the politicians presented a proposal to give transgender men access to medically assisted procreation (PMA). The bill…
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Northern Europe
Norwegian Storting wants to introduce gender quotum in the church
To receive funding, a religious organisation must have a board where at least 40 per cent of the members is female and at least 40 per cent male. The new consultation draft of the Religious Communities Act wants more women to reach top positions, also in the church. Minister Kjersti…
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Western Europe
Dutch students plead for quiet room at university
The National Student Union (LSVb) in the Netherlands wants more access to quiet rooms for students. They argue that these spaces, where students can also pray, belong in a neutral institute. When students want to pray at their university, they kneel in the hallway, in the restroom or under the…
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Northern Europe
Swedes want to restrict Quran burnings
If they threaten national security, Quran burnings should be banned, the Swedish Centre against Violent Extremism (CVE) argues. Therefore, it calls upon the government to amend its Public Order Act. After an Iraqi refugee burned a Quran next to a mosque in Stockholm, fierce responses followed. The Swedish embassy in…
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Eastern Europe
Russian Jehovah's Witness sentenced to forced labour
Another Jehovah's Witness has been sentenced amidst a growing crackdown on the faith group in Russia. The criminal case against Dmitry Dolzhikov was opened amidst the pandemic in May 2020. According to investigators, Mr. Dolzhikov participated in religious meetings and conversations with citizens and also showed and watched “educational videos.”…
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