Circumcision in the crosshairs
Belgium law invents a tame excuse for tampering with a miraculous ritual. Opinion.
Assessment
A Belgian law targeting circumcision is framed as a medical or child welfare measure, but the opinion argues this is a pretext for restricting a religious practice. The core conflict is between state regulatory power and religious freedom, specifically for Jewish communities. Watch for how Jewish advocacy groups respond and whether other European governments consider similar legislation.