Slovenia champions a European right to abortion without borders, showing how grassroots activism can advance rights across the EU.
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Slovenia is championing a major European initiative for the right to abortion without borders, spearheaded by activist Nika KovaÄŤ and her Institute 8 marzo. This effort, inspired by the US Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion rights, aims to allow residents of any EU country to access safe, legal, and free abortion services in another member state if local laws or bureaucracy prevent it. The initiative successfully gathered over a million signatures and prompted the European Parliament and Commission to act, leading to the use of the European Social Fund for cross-border abortion funding. The article highlights that while the right to abortion is enshrined in the Slovenian Constitution, other EU nations have varying and often restrictive laws, citing examples like Malta and Poland. Despite opposition, the campaign demonstrates that grassroots activism can drive significant change at the European level, serving as a model for upholding rights and freedoms across the continent.
