EU to Fund Abortion Access via Social Funds Following a Petition

The European Commission announced that EU member states may use the European Social Fund Plus to finance cross-border abortion access following a petition signed by 1.1 million citizens.European Commissioner for Equality Hadja Lahbib stated the €142.7 mdr fund will support women needing to travel from countries with restrictive laws like Poland and Malta.Nika Kovač, coordinator of My Voice, My Choice, celebrated the decision as a victory for reproductive rights despite opposition from Peter Agius and Bert-Jan Ruissen.