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Jewish journalist who covered Belgium’s ritual slaughter ban enters politics to end it

Michael Freilich in all likelihood will become his country’s first Orthodox lawmaker.

French-speaking Belgian Jews sue to overturn ban on ritual slaughter

The ban tells Jews that "they can choose between living in Belgium and practicing their religion," said the leader of the group that filed the appeal.

Why kosher butchers in Western Europe are preparing to close shop

Can they survive a dwindling clientele and anti-Muslim legislation targeting ritual slaughter?

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Netherlands’ only kosher slaughterhouse says it faces closure following export ban

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Marine Le Pen: Ban halal and all ritual slaughter

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British lawmakers debate ban on religious slaughter

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Lithuanian parliament OKs ritual slaughter

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U.K.’s top veterinarian suggests ban on ritual slaughter

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Poland nearing vote to permit ritual slaughter

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Polish court reportedly rules against allowing ritual slaughter

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