Politics
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Eastern Europe
Russian Christians persecuted for refusing mandatory mobilisation in the war
As the conflict in Ukraine continues, more Russians are refusing to go to war, particularly for religious reasons. Russia's Investigative Committee has opened the case of two evangelists who have decided not to take part in “hostilities,” according to an inVictory report Sergei Tarasov and Maxim Drozdov, attend an Evangelical…
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Southern Europe
Four ethical challenges for prime minister Meloni
With demographic decline as one of the key problems in Italy, the newly installed Meloni administration has its work cut out for them. The new Prime Minister of Italy sees the traditional family as the key instrument against the declining birth rate. Friday was a historic day in Italy. That…
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European Union
Seven countries in Europe where end-of-life issues are at the top
In at least seven European countries, the right to die is moving to the top of the political agenda. An overview. ## The Netherlands: court case about assisted suicide death The Dutch Janine de Graaf-Klunder (60) went to court on Monday. Together with 29 other plaintiffs, she wants to lift…
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Northern Europe
Christian Democrats Norway look back on historic loss
Although the Democratic Party of Norway mobilised its voters well in a final sprint, it was not enough to pass the voting threshold of 4 per cent. The conservative party that delivered two prime ministers in the last 25 years won just 3,8 per cent of the votes. The party…