Abortion
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European Union
Why men matter in the abortion debate
When it comes to getting an abortion, many women are faced with slogans such as “my body, my choice” or “no uterus, no say”. But what about the fathers-to-be in that relationship? It turns out these men have more of a say than previously thought. What is more, current research…
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Northern Europe
Norway votes to allow abortions past 12 weeks
Before the vote, pro-life organisations and politicians pleaded for the protection of life. A petition to oppose the new measure received over 50,000 signatures. Yet, these failed to sway the Norwegian parliament (the Storting) in their acceptance to increase the abortion limit to 18 weeks. > Stay up to date with…
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European Union
Special report: The number of pro-life marches in Europe is growing
The number of pro-life marches in Europe is rising. Especially during the last decade, new marches have been added. Almost all countries on the continent have at least a yearly march for the protection of life. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's…
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Western Europe
Western Europe: All-Ireland Rally for Life and Dutch Week for Life challenge pro-abortion policy
After Ireland legalised abortion, the rate skyrocketed to 6,666 abortions, a number not previously seen in its history.The Johnston's Archive, which has been recording abortions both at home and abroad for Irish citizens, reported significant increases last year.In 2023, the rate jumped to 10,000 abortions performed, an all-time high in…
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Central Europe
Central Europe: March for Life in Germany and Hungary draw crowds
After the violence erupted in Cologne last year, 2024 became more peaceful for the nation's Marsch für das Leben (March for Life). So far, March for Life has come to Berlin and Cologne and will expand to Munich next year.Alexandra Linder, who is chairwoman of the pro-life organisation Bundesverband Lebensrecht…
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Northern Europe
Northern Europe: Sweden resumes walk for life after several decade hiatus
After decades of silence, a new generation resumed Sweden's walk for life.Some organisers wanted to include the new marches in the Christian Value Party's platform, but according to Plamen Najdenov, they felt it was best to keep them politically neutral. Najdenov works for the organisation Livsval, which was founded in…
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Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe: Former TV journalist and Orthodox priest spread pro-life message in ongoing abortion debate
When a series of health problems plagued the former T.V. reporter, Laura Doveika, she said that this was a warning that her life needed to change radically.Doveika loved her career and all the benefits that it brought. Yet, all those came to a halt when her health issues drew her…
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Central Europe
How the Polish government fails to change the abortion law
In the election campaign, Donald Tusk promised to liberalise the abortion law in Poland. But now he is prime minister; he realises that his coalition does not have enough votes for this. Now, he plans to ease the regulations in the hospitals. In 2020, Poland's court issued a landmark ruling…
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Southern Europe
Malta's opposition to abortion under threat
For decades, Malta has maintained a strong anti-abortion stance within the EU. However, amendments in an EU initiative are threatening to change that. In response, pro-life groups are looking to their elected representatives in opposing a “right to abortion” clause in the EU's Fundamental Rights Charter. As reported in the…
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Southern Europe
Italy's parliament considers heartbeat law
Italy may require pregnant women to listen to their unborn baby's heartbeat before an abortion. Italian pro-life groups want to see the approval of a “foetal heartbeat law”. If it passes, it would be the second EU state to do so. Hungary passed their own “foetal heartbeat law” in 2022.…