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EU Commission Approves Funding for Safe Abortion Access

Published February 26, 2026, 17:16
EU Commission Approves Funding for Safe Abortion Access

The European Commission responded positively to the European Citizens’ Initiative “My Voice My Choice: For Safe and Accessible Abortion,” stating that member states can use existing EU funds to improve access to safe and accessible abortion services. The initiative, which gathered over 1.1 million signatures, called for funding for the provision of legal and safe abortions. The Commission acknowledges that approximately 483,000 unsafe abortions occur each year in Europe, with serious risks to women’s health, and offers support to member states while respecting their autonomy in health policy. This support could be provided through the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+). Commissioners Roxana Minzatu and Hagga Lambip highlighted that funding will be included in the next Multiannual Financial Framework.