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The European Parliament has voted to back a citizens’ initiative, "My Voice, My Choice", aimed at improving abortion access across the EU.
By , in Europe, World, Health · 10 Jan 2026, 11:31 · 1 Comments
The proposal would create an EU-funded scheme to help women travel to other member states for abortion services where access is restricted at home. The vote passed with a majority in Strasbourg, and the initiative now goes to the European Commission.
The scheme targets disparities in abortion access across EU member states, and supporters argue it would improve cross-border healthcare access for women.
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Women have always had the right to reproduce. Prior to 1965, they did so voluminously. What we have today is the Orwellian nonsense that should instead be termed Non-reproductive rights since the whole point is to make women incapable of reproducing.
By Tony from USA on 17 Jan 2026, 22:50