European Parliament votes to include abortion rights in EU Charter

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The resolution was adopted by a vote of 324 MEPs in favor, 155 against with 38 abstentions. This comes after the U.S. Supreme Court in June overturned federal protection of abortion rights. The parliament said it is urging its members to lobby member states to decriminalize abortion.

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The Independent

EU Parliament condemns US abortion ruling, seeks safeguards

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UPI

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