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Northern Europe
Why Danish Christian teachers feel privileged
Danish Christians are privileged with their freedom in education. However, they still experience political pressure. “You can't just quote the Bible to politicians.” !CNE Allan_Haahr_Hansen_2022_5893f6c1e2.jpeg—Hansen. Photo Skjern Kristne Friskole— Year after year, it's the best school in the region: the free Christian school of Skjern. With an average grade of…
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Christian Life
Christian educators combat mental health problems by teaching students to build resilience
Jesus declared He had come for people to enjoy the fulness of life, but in today’s European classroom, suicide and mental health disorders are on the rise.According to a recent UNICEF report, suicide remains the second leading cause of death among today's youth, and at least 9 million Europeans who…
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European Union
Unlikely partners find common enemy in surrogacy
People hardly ask questions about surrogacy, notice the French activist Olivia Maurel and the Dutch Member of the European Parliament Bert-Jan Ruissen. “People have no idea what kind of market is behind this.”> Receive CNE's weekly newsletter? Feel free to sign up here.Until recently, a meeting between them was unlikely.…
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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.…
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European Union
Katy Faust: Children are harmed by relational experiments of adults
Children’s rights advocate Katy Faust sees children suffer. Reproductive technologies and open marriages make them a victims of adult desires. “All this objectification of children is fundamentally an affront to God.” “So, who is Lennart?” When you interview Katy Faust, the roles are reversed at first. On the sidelines of…
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Central Europe
New Polish government gets headwinds in liberalising abortion
The new Polish government is determined to decriminalise abortion and dismantle the strict laws on termination of pregnancy that were established by the previous coalition. However, it is not as easy as expected and promised. In 2020, Poland's government made headlines when it passed a near-complete ban on abortion. According…
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Western Europe
Why a French Senator Votes for Abortion Proposal Despite Objections
Politicians and constitutional law professors agree that embedding abortion in the constitution is mainly symbolic politics. Yet, it seems to be happening. Anne-Marie Le Pourhiet asserts that there is a case of legal illiteracy within the French government. The emeritus professor is one of the constitutional specialists who have sought…
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Eastern Europe
Russian Protestants try to add something to President's family policy
Many churches throughout Russia’s Protestant community have dedicated 2024 to be the “Year of the Family.” Entitled God sem'i,(??? ?????) in Russian, Boris Protasevich from Zaoksk Adventist University said to IRP that the event will discuss the importance of traditional family values and encourage healthy lifestyles. An advisory council of…
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European Union
Why fighting porn is getting more attention in European politics
More and more European countries want to block access to porn for minors. The Spanish Prime Minister is following France in this. The chairman of the German Evangelical Alliance sees growing support for fighting porn, “but too many people, including Christian leaders, are infected with it.” The Spanish Prime Minister…