Italy Approves Controversial Law Allowing Anti-Abortion Activists Access to Clinics

The Italian Senate passed a law enabling anti-abortion groups to counsel women in clinics, intensifying the national debate on reproductive rights.

The new legislation, supported by Premier Giorgia Meloni's government, grants 'pro-motherhood' groups access to public counseling centers for women considering abortion.
Opponents argue the law undermines women's reproductive autonomy and could erode established abortion rights in Italy.
The law is part of a broader push by Meloni's administration to boost Italy's declining birth rate, amidst strong backing from the Vatican.
Protests and opposition highlight fears that the law could lead to restricted access to abortion, similar to recent trends in the U.S.
This legislative change in Italy contrasts with moves in other European countries like France and Malta, which are securing and expanding abortion rights.