Activists Hail 'Historic' EU's Decision on Accessible Abortion
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Activists hail 'historic' EU's decision on accessible abortion
The EU announced a social fund can be used for cross-border abortion access, drawing mixed reactions from politicians. Nonetheless, the move marks an unusual step taken by the European Union, as healthcare policy is typically determined at a national level.
European Commission Approves EU Funding for Accessible Abortion Services
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING Today, women's rights groups commend the European Commission's decision to facilitate accessible abortion across the European Union, marking a significant shift in healthcare policy. Member states can now leverage EU social funds for this purpose.
The European Commission's decision to finance abortion tourism with EU funds negates the principles upon which the European Union is founded. Vice-President of the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Community (COMECE) pointed this out in an interview with Vatican Radio (Vatican News). Archbishop Antoine Hérouard emphasized that the European Commission is exceeding its own remit and infringing on the rights of member states. T…
Brussels – The European Commission has rejected calls for a new fund to ensure EU-wide access to safe abortions. New legal regulations are not necessary, the Brussels-based authority stated. This comes in response to the EU citizens' initiative "My Voice, My Choice," which calls for a financing mechanism under...
The European Commission has rejected a proposal to create a fund to cover the costs of abortions abroad. Although the "My Voice, My Choice" initiative was not supported, Brussels has not ruled out the possibility that the same procedures could be financed through the European Social Fund Plus. The decision sparked a wave of criticism from pro-life advocates, who warn that the EU is thus facilitating so-called abortion tourism through other means…
Ground Breaking EU ruling on abortion expands funding access 2026
The S&D group says it welcomes the European Commission’s recognition of the right to abortion. This came in response to a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI), which is backed by over 1.1 million citizens, 300 organisations and the European Parliament. But … Read more Continue reading EU ruling on abortion hailed as “ground breaking” at Brussels Morning Newspaper.
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