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Western Europe
Ban on Orthodox Church in Ukraine off the table, says Parliament's Speaker
Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada thinks there is not enough support for a ban on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC). For this reason, the bill is off the table. A ban on the Moscow-affiliated church needs 226 votes. “It seems to me that there are not yet…
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Western Europe
Dutch study: economical insecurity reason for fewer childbirths
A new study has shown that financial uncertainty leads to fewer childbirths in the Netherlands. The age at which women have their first child is also rising. Especially among the unemployed, it can be seen what subsistence insecurity brings about in families. Among both men and women, the probability of…
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Northern Europe
Catholic priest leaves Denmark because he feels “watched by the government”
A Catholic priest leaves his parish because he feels being watched by the Danish government. “It is a silent but powerful statement that Denmark is no longer Christian.” Catholic priest Peter Fleetwood leaves his parish in Denmark. He is tired of the rigid rules and the feeling that he is…
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Central Europe
Czech court refuses legal gender change without surgery
A transgender in Czechia cannot be registered as a male because he was born as a woman and did not undergo surgical sex reassignment. In addition, the court emphasised the importance of the protection of the natural family, which consists of a male father, a female mother and children. The…
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Eastern Europe
Number of marriages in Ukraine way higher than of divorces during war
In Ukraine, the group of people who got married is much larger than the number of people who divorced. In total, 86,028 couples tied the knot in the first half of 2023. On the other hand, 10,139 divorces were filed. A quick calculation shows that the number of marriages is…
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Central Europe
Poland bans “sexualisation of children” from schools
Organisations that promote “the sexualisation of children” are forbidden to enter schools and preschools. The Polish Parliament has approved new legislation to that end, but opposition parties are critical.The latter see the proposal from the ruling PiS party as another attempt to restrict sexual education in the classroom, Notes from…
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Northern Europe
Doctor Gorm Greisen fears cultural shift in Denmark if euthanasia becomes legal
Many are afraid of dying in much pain. Therefore, many people in Denmark want to legalise euthanasia. However, this may cause a cultural slide, doctor Gorm Greisen from Denmark fears. The debate on euthanasia is in full swing in Denmark. Recently a petition that requires the Danish Parliament to look…
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European Union
Europeans are indignant about the destruction of Pakistani churches
Outraged Pakistani Muslims burnt down four churches and several homes of Christians in the country. Christians in Europe are shocked.The reason for the attacks was an accusation of blasphemy. In Pakistan, it is illegal to insult the prophet Muhammed or even his wives and other relatives. The offence can even…
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Northern Europe
Norwegian health workers: Church of Norway contributes to gender confusion
Healthcare professionals are worried about the “inclusiveness” of the Church of Norway. “We watch with concern how the Church of Norway embrace queer gender theories”, they write in a statement. The healthcare workers refer to the enormous growth in the number of young people who want gender reassignment. They call…
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Central Europe
German politician wants a smartphone ban at primary schools
Primary schools should be smartphone-free, CDU politician Karin Prien argues. She pleads for a total ban on the devices in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, for which she is responsible as a Minister of Education. “A kindergarten child does not need a smartphone”, Prien said firmly to the German newspaper Bild.…
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