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Central Europe
Women choosing abortion often pressured to do so
Of women who decide to have an abortion, about half are urged by others to make this choice. That is shown by an IMAS survey on behalf of the Austrian family-friendly citizens' initiative #fairanderen, Glaube reports. The researchers questioned more than 1,000 Austrians of 16 years and older about unplanned…
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Central Europe
French scientist calls for the abolition of marriage
Marriage is an outdated model and an invention of men. It should therefore be abolished, argues a French political scientist. As long as there is marriage, women will lose out. The French political scientist Emilia Roig considers marriage an utterly outdated role model and calls for its demise in her…
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Northern Europe
Kosher food request denied to Jewish inmates in Norway
Two Jewish inmates in Norway have complained that they cannot receive kosher meals. As reported from Vårt Land, the prisoners were extradited from Israel to Norway in 2021. They have fought a two-year battle in having Kongsvinger prison conform to kosher laws within Judaism. According to an application they filed…
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Southern Europe
Italian surrogacy debate turns heated with international ban coming closer
The debate on surrogacy in Italy hardened last weekend. Proponents and opponents spoke out in strong terms as an international ban on surrogacy abroad appears to be getting closer. “Surrogacy is worse than paedophilia.” Federico Mollicone, a lawmaker for Prime Minister Meloni's Brothers of Italy party, certainly set the tone…
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Eastern Europe
Gay marriage may soon become legal in Estonia
The new Estonian government does not include any conservative political party in the coalition. This might be the chance for the LGBT movement to push for the legalisation of same-sex marriage. Marriage for all is one of the major issues in coalition talks in Estonia, Politico reports. Prime Minister Kaja…
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Central Europe
Munich abuse report does not lead to criminal proceedings
The report about abuse in the German diocese of Munich does not lead to new criminal investigations. According to the public prosecutor, there are too many obstacles to continue. According to the public prosecutor, the late Pope Benedict XVI and others accused of abuse and covering up abuse cannot be…
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Central Europe
German Baptist Church wants death penalty for gay people
The German Baptist Church in Pforzheim has been the centre of controversy since it was discovered that they believe that gay people deserve the death penalty. Other churches distance themselves from the statements and call for criminal charges. “We believe that homosexuality is a sin and a shame that God…
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Northern Europe
Swedish school inspection finds deficiencies in religious schools
A new report from the Swedish School Inspectorate criticises several religious schools for not meeting set standards. Religious schools have more trouble finding qualified teachers than public schools. In addition, it seems to be hard for them to operate independently from the parish they belong to. Thus, sometimes prayer and…
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Eastern Europe
Ukrainian politician wants to cancel Christmas as a holiday
The Ukrainian MP Galina Tretyakova has submitted a bill to cancel Christmas as a national holiday on January 7. Instead, she would like to see more secular celebrations become national days off. Last week, Galina Tretyakova, who belongs to the Presidential party, Servant of the People, submitted a bill to…
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Central Europe
Luther Bible remains best-selling Bible translation in Germany
The Luther Bible was sold like hot cakes in 2022. That year the Bible version became 500 years old. In total, 130,000 copies of the Luther Bible were sold in 2022, the German press agency IDEA reports. The German Bible Society published statistics on the issue last Wednesday. The Luther…
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