CV NEWS FEED // The European Parliament today voted in favor of a resolution that would enshrine a “right to abortion” in the European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Three hundred and thirty-six members voted in favor on April 11 of the amendment. One hundred and sixty-three members voted against the resolution, and 39 members were absent.
A European Parliament news release stated: “MEPs condemn the backsliding on women’s rights and all attempts to restrict or remove existing protections for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender equality taking place globally, including in the EU member states.”
The MEPs in favor want to amend Article 3 of the Charter to read: “everyone has the right to bodily autonomy, to free, informed, full and universal access to SRHR, and to all related healthcare services without discrimination, including access to safe and legal abortion”.
The amendment would fully decriminalize abortion in all states that are members of the EU, including the notably pro-life countries Poland and Malta.
The MEPs are also calling on the EU to stop all funding for pro-life groups and instead direct such funds towards pro-abortion organizations and groups.
According to the news release, other demands of the pro-abortion MEPs are:
Abortion methods and procedures should be an obligatory part of the curriculum for doctors and medical students, Parliament says.
Member states should ensure access to the full range of SRHR services including comprehensive and age-appropriate sexuality and relationship education.
Accessible, safe and free contraceptive methods and supplies, and family planning counseling, should be made available, with special attention paid to reaching vulnerable groups.
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