Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence
The European Commission has proposed a new directive aimed at combating violence against women and domestic violence. The directive, once approved by the European Parliament and Council, will oblige all EU member states to pass legislation in line with the directive’s guidelines. One key aspect of the proposal is the inclusion of cyber crimes, such […]
Human Embryonic stem cells
The 10th April 2014, “One of Us”, the Second European Citizens Initiative (ECI) in the history, but first on signatures (2 millions) and countries reached (20 countries) has finished his institutional path with the presentation of his ideas on a public hearing in the European Parliament. The main request of this ECI is to stop […]
Austrian March for Life 2023: Vienna Voices for the Vulnerable
Under the shining October sun, over 2000 pro-life advocates assembled in Vienna for the March for Life 2023. This significant gathering, marking 50 years since the introduction of abortion regulations, sent a powerful message of support for women, protection for children, and a call to make abortion unthinkable. Inspirational speeches were delivered at Vienna’s Karlsplatz. […]
Condemnation of Poland: While recalling that there is no right to abortion, the ECHR still stigmatizes persons with Down Syndrome
Decision in the case of M.L. v. Poland, published on December 14, 2023: The European FederationOne of Us expresses its deep concern that the life and dignity of unborn children with Downsyndrome have once again been overlooked by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).Poland was condemned because of the questionable composition of its Constitutional […]