Last Saturday, the European Commission has reached a political agreement on the rules governing digital services in the EU and published the Digital Services Act (DSA). The DSA and the DMA form a single set of new rules. The Digital Market Act (DMA), on which an...
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European Court Ruling on Human Rights: There Is no Such Thing as a Right to Assisted Suicide
In the recent court case between a Danish euthanasia activist, Mr. Lings, versus the Kingdom of Denmark (Lings v. Denmark) the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that the European Convention on Human Rights "does not guarantee the right to assisted suicide."...
Belgium : Record Numbers of Euthanasia – Excessively Extensive and Liberal Interpretations
In Belgium, after the number of declared euthanasia cases substantially decreased in 2020, a record high has been announced for 2021, the highest number since it was legalized 20 years ago. Indeed, in 2021 there were 2699 acts of euthanasia performed, among which 430...
End-of-life Policies Manipulated for Political Gain
According to Richard Ferrand, the president of the French National Assembly, and a supporter of President Macron, "the right to die with dignity" will be Emmanuel Macron’s "huge social reform" if he is re-elected for another 5-year term. Announced on “France Info”,...
Debatable Claims by the WHO that Abortion Restrictions Effect Women’s Health
Analysis – April 2022 (continued) In its latest abortion guidelines, the WHO issued many, not only medical but also political, recommendations in order to limit the risks of unsafe abortion on women's health. In our previous analysis, we questioned the reliability of...
Opinionway Survey: Strengthening Intergenerational Bonds Largely Commended
Opinionway has carried out a survey which is the first ‘intergenerational bond indicator’ and which shows the positive impact of the relationships between young and old people on social cohesion and on seniors’ physical and mental health. The poll was launched exactly...