A draft law that proposes a ban on circumcision was presented to the Icelandic parliament before ultimately being withdrawn. However, similar proposals are being considered in several regions of Europe. This would be a violation of the European and international laws ensuring religious freedoms, according to Grégor Puppinck.

In the context of recent developments in the area of EU security and defence, some deliberations have put forward the idea of developing an “EU nuclear bomb”. Norbert Mette, Emeritus Professor for Practical Theology and member of peace movement Pax Christi, is arguing together with Pope Francis for a general ban on nuclear weapons.