The Nazi regime's eugenic determination to “purify” the German “Volk” and society astonishes us to this day with its combination of sheer brutality, careful planning, and public support. The Law for the Prevention of Hereditarily Diseased Offspring introduced on July 14, 1933 mandated the forced sterilisation of individuals with physical and mental disabilities, people who were regarded as so-called “asocial (criminal) elements”, homosexuals, and Roma and Afro-German ethnic minorities. Between 1933 and 1945, it is estimated between 310?000 and 350?000 people belonging to these groups were coercively sterilised and thousands died of medical complications resulting from these procedures.

Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.

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