Parenthood
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European Union
EU states push for cap on cross-border sperm donation
The international community wants to see increased regulation as the uncontrolled use of gametes poses ethical concerns. > Stay up to date with Christian news in Europe? Sign up for CNE's newsletter. The news comes amid a Politico report revealing that a sperm donor passed on a cancer-causing gene to…
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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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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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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…
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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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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
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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European Union
Book review: Fifteen arguments against surrogacy
In the fight against infertility, an increasing group seeks refuge in surrogate motherhood. In tolerating this, European countries have crossed borders that should have remained closed, argue various experts and activists. But something is missing. Belgium, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands are just a few examples of European countries that…
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