Spain has "suspended" sex education programs in schools, while France is making them mandatory

Friday, Oct 17, 2025

El Confidencial

Seville removes sex education materials amid political controversy; international examples show varied approaches to sexual health curricula.

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The Seville City Council removed affective-sexual education booklets from primary and elementary schools, a decision criticized by the Socialist Municipal Group as censorship linked to an agreement between the Popular Party and Vox. Union representatives also condemned the removal, stating that affective-sexual education is essential for preventing abuse, promoting gender equality, and fostering healthy relationships. Despite existing laws like LOMLOE promoting transversal health and sexual education, some parents argue it is only superficially covered in biology classes. A parent association highlighted that youth often learn about sex through pornography, contrasting sharply with the limited time spent on school education. Internationally, various countries are addressing this: France mandates comprehensive emotional and sexual education; Croatia faces challenges as children learn about sexuality online; Austria integrates health education into curricula; Lithuania has inconsistent implementation; Romania addresses it pragmatically within health classes; and Greece struggles with inconsistent application despite official inclusion.

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