Abortion should be removed from the criminal code, an advisory commission suggests to the German coalition. Once again, the abortion law in Germany is in debate.

The European Parliament voted to adopt abortion to become a basic right in the European treaties on Thursday. On the one hand, this vote is symbolic. On the other hand, there is no doubt that this will have influence.

"Nonsense, you're just a girl." The words are out before you know it. A thousand thoughts shoot through your head as your adolescent daughter reports being a boy. You didn't see this coming. So how can you react wisely nevertheless?

In tolerating surrogacy, European countries have crossed borders that should have remained closed, argue various experts and activists. But something is missing.

For years, Ayaan Hirsi Ali was a staunch atheist. Recently, she became a Christian. She is far from being the only intellectual making the switch, says British writer Justin Brierley. In fact, he sees a "surprising rebirth of faith in God".