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Western Europe
How surrogacy gave Olivia a bad start in life
Olivia Maurel had a difficult start in life. Reason: she was born through surrogacy. A painful childhood and a distressing time as a student convinced her that surrogacy is a harmful practice that should be abolished. It is the spring of 2023 when Maurel takes a big step: she publishes…
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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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Central Europe
Book review: Hungary keeps struggling with its history
Anyone who wants to understand Hungary and its Prime Minister must know the history of its capital. Victor Sebestyen's “Budapest: Between East and West” describes the history of a complex society that has struggled with its identity and position in Europe over the centuries. When Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán…