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Subtitle: Inspiring a nuanced debate with human dignity as common ground. By Jan Schippers MSc & Jacoline Waaijenberg BA
The aim of this publication is to provide tools for a more nuanced conversation and a more respectable European abortion debate. Readers will explore the unique line of the authors that human dignity is key for nuanced conversations.
Sallux believes that legislation on abortion is primarily a competence of national member states. At the same time, debates on abortion are a reality that our politicians can hardly ignore. The debate on abortion in the European Parliament is a reflection of the broader European debate on abortion. That is why this brochure is also meant to be an inspiring trigger for the broader European conversation on this issue. In this publication three European Parliament debates are analysed in order to get a clear picture of the current situation. This clarification is followed by an exploration of the concept of ‘human dignity’, which the authors believe can play a central role for a more substantive debate on abortion. About the authors Jan Schippers MSc Jan Schippers is the director of the Scientific Institute of the SGP. He is a creative thinker, with a university degree in political economics. Over time, he has published several studies about societal and ethical topics in his capacity as director of the Scientific Institute. Jacoline Waaijenberg BA Jacoline Waaijenberg is co-worker Research and Communication for Sallux | ECPM Foundation. She has completed a BA degree in History at the University of Utrecht. During several SGP internships, she developed an affinity for Christian ethical and social policy.