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Northern Europe
Norwegian wins court case about gender tweet
Rianne Vogels from Norway posted her critical view on transgenderism on Twitter. Therefore, she was fired from her job. Now, a judge ruled that her dismissal is unlawful. Ultimately, the court decided whether employers may refuse people who believe there are only two genders, Dagen reports. The judges concluded that…
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Southern Europe
Secret surrogacy deals suspected at Italian fertility fair
To the disbelief of politicians, Milan seems to be getting another fertility fair. They fear secret surrogacy deals and point to suspicious activities. For people in Milan, it seems like May 2022 all over again. A yet-to-be-held fertility fair is again causing controversy in the Italian city of Milan. It…
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Western Europe
Most Dutch do not trust churches
Only about 30 per cent of the Dutch says to have trust in churches. That is shown by a new study by the statistic agency CBS. The low amount of trust is not something new, CVandaag writes. It has been around 30 per cent for years. Compared to 2021, a…
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Northern Europe
New Christian school in Norway survives storm of criticism
The new Hans Nielsen Hauge primary school has taken another hurdle. The establishment of the new Christian school is a struggle. Project manager Ådne Dæhlin breathed a sigh of relief. Until Wednesday, it was unclear whether his new school project could even find housing for its location in Nordre Follo.…
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Western Europe
Dutch MP calls for the constitutional protection of the family
In the Netherlands, the family is under pressure. The Dutch government prioritises economic interests over family interests. A Dutch parliamentarian, therefore, wants to include family rights in the Dutch Constitution. But that is only the beginning, he says. Not the economy but the family should be the focus of Dutch…
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Northern Europe
Norwegian Baptism campaigns seem to be effective
After years of decline, the number of baptisms has stabilised in Norway. The Church thinks this is due to its campaigns. In 2022, 27,971 newborn babies were baptised in the Church of Norway. That means that more than half of the babies born to members of the Church of Norway…
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Western Europe
French Minister wants more control over the internet
The French Minister of Digital Affairs will present a proposal to the Council of Ministers on Wednesday to make the world wide web a safer place. Besides a porn blocker, several other measures should contribute to that goal. According to Jean-Noël Barrot, the government should get a tighter grip on…
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Central Europe
Swiss canton bans conversion therapy
In Switzerland, the canton of Neuchâtel passed a ban on conversion therapy. It is the first canton to do so in history. Any practice meant to change one's sexual orientation is now forbidden. The proposal that legislated this was passed by 99 votes in favour and one against, Evangeliques.info reports.…
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Northern Europe
Norwegian Education Minister wants even more regulations for private schools
The Social Democratic AP party wants even more control over private schools. Its national meeting, led by Education Minister Tonje Brenna, adopted another amendment to restrict the freedoms of independent schools. On May 15, the Storting will vote about the Private Schools Act amendments. It is likely that the Norwegian…
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Central Europe
Church in Cologne trains companions to visit the sick in the hospital
The Archdiocese of Cologne has appointed special healthcare workers who must assist hospital chaplains in their work. Recently, twelve so-called companions have finished their training, which is part of a pilot project of the Archdiocese of Cologne. The healthcare workers are now ready to comfort the sick and offer spiritual…
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