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European Union
Call for moratorium one step closer toward international surrogacy ban
An end to surrogacy may be on the horizon after several states have called for an international moratorium. Led by Italy, Chile, Cameroon, and the Holy See, the declaration calls for an international moratorium or a temporary cessation of surrogacy. This initiative is a stepping stone towards an internationally legally…
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Western Europe
EA in Spain: Abortion as human right is 'barbaric'
The government’s proposal to make abortion a constitutional right has left many Spanish Christians concerned. The move to have abortion a national human right has been proposed by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his party, Socialist Party of Spain (PSOE). It has been sent to the Cortes (Spanish parliament) and…
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European Union
All over Europe, large families have one problem: high living costs
How to sell this seven-seat mini-bus? An advert on the website of the Swiss large families’ club seemed a good idea. And yes, more than fifty people responded within the hour. Just showing that transportation is a crucial thing for large families in Switzerland. > Stay up to date with…
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Christian Life
What the Bible's youth can bring to Gen Alpha
Today, teens may rebel against their parents and scroll endlessly on TikTok. But in Biblical times, they ruled entire nations.> Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter.The Bible paints a different picture as cultural expectations and youth responsibilities plummet to an all-time low.…
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European Union
Can a foetus feel the pain of an abortion? Some researchers think so
It was the woman's ninth pregnancy. Serbian Dr. Stojan Adasevic grabbed his forceps, just as he did for the more than 48,000 abortions he performed. It was the woman's ninth pregnancy. Serbian Dr. Stojan Adasevic grabbed his forceps, just as he did for the more than 48,000 abortions he performed.…
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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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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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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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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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Southern Europe
Italy bans surrogacy from abroad
Italians who go abroad to have a baby through surrogacy will now risk fines and jail time. “We want surrogacy to be seen for what it is: an extremely bad thing.” > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. On Wednesday, the Italian…