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What is the state of abortion rights across the EU?

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Despite 15 countries having taken steps forward since 2021, only five EU countries have fully decriminalised abortion.

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  • Sweden, France, and the Netherlands lead the EU in abortion rights protections. 10s
  • Malta and Poland have the most restrictive abortion laws in the EU. 14s
  • Fifteen EU countries have improved abortion access since the last report. 39s
  • Only three EU countries allow abortion care via telemedicine, and five have fully decriminalised abortion. 1m 0s
  • Some countries, including Italy, Malta, and Slovakia, have introduced new restrictions and increased harassment of providers. 1m 14s
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