The wave of sexual liberation is sweeping across Europe

Thursday, Oct 2, 2025

H-Alter

Examines varying approaches to sex and health education across several European countries.

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Different countries have varying approaches to sexual education. France has recently made emotional and relational education, along with sexual education, standalone subjects in schools. In Romania, parental consent is required for eighth-grade students. The City of Zagreb’s plan to develop a curriculum for health education sparked debate, focusing on integrating sexual education within broader topics like mental health and healthy lifestyles. International organizations emphasize that better information about sexuality and rights leads to safer sexual practices and helps prevent abuse. Several countries implement comprehensive sex education: Finland integrates it into various subjects from primary school onward, covering consent and gender equality; Germany offers comprehensive education in both primary and secondary schools focusing on rights and prevention; Belgium mandates sex education but implementation differs across its regions; Austria embeds sexuality within existing curricula, viewing it as a positive human potential. In contrast, Lithuania’s sexual education is formally part of the curriculum but poorly implemented, often being superficial or omitted entirely. Romania continues to treat sexuality as a taboo, opting for health education integrated into biology, though parental consent is now required for older students following intense debate.

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