In Norway and Denmark, the topic of abortion is hot again. Whereas the Norwegian government still struggles to push a liberalisation of the abortion law through, the Danish coalition found a compromise and expects a law change by June 2025.

If an Italian woman wants to get an abortion, she has to obtain permission. This can be received via what is known as consultori (literally translated as free clinics). Now, Prime Minister Georgi Meloni plans to open up these clinics for pro-life organisations.

The general elections in November 2023 brought a change to the right. That means bad weather for progressive proposals and even bills. The gender transition bill seems to be off the table, and also the “abortion pill by mail” and the ideas for multi-parenthood.

For decades, Malta has maintained a strong anti-abortion stance within the EU. However, amendments in an EU initiative are threatening to change that.

Italy may require pregnant women to listen to their unborn baby's heartbeat before an abortion.