Italy

06 Aug

Italy’s abortion divisions sharpen under Meloni’s leadership

MollyInternational, Latest Newsabortion division, Anti-abortion, Giorgia Meloni, Italy

“With Giorgia Meloni, Italy has probably the most openly anti-abortion prime minister in western Europe, but terminating pregnancies in the majority-Catholic country that hosts the Vatican has never been easy. When Linda Feki, a 33-year-old singer and musician from Naples, posted her account of stigma and abuse in undergoing the procedure, she received heartfelt messages of support from many Italian women who identified with her experience….”

13 Jun

EU Policy. Meloni’s attempt to dilute G7 abortion declaration ires diplomats

MollyInternational, Latest NewsAbortion declaration, Canadian, Europe, french, G7 Summit, Italy

"Negotiations over the final declaration wording of the G7 summit — which will be held in Italy from Thursday until Saturday — are underway, but sources have told Euronews that members of the group of rich nations are at odds over a sidebar clause on abortion rights. French and Canadian delegations are pushing for an addition to the text in which leaders “affirm the importance of preserving and ensuring effective access to safe and legal abortion and post-abortion care”, according to a draft text seen by Euronews...."