Italy's Senate has approved a law that grants anti-abortion groups access to counseling centers for women considering terminating their pregnancies. This move, spearheaded by the far-right-led government, has reignited debates surrounding abortion in Italy, a predominantly Catholic country where abortion was legalized 46 years ago.
The legislation, tied to European Union COVID-19 recovery funds, was passed by a 95-68 vote in the Senate, where the government holds a majority. The law permits regions to authorize groups with expertise in supporting motherhood to operate in public support centers that offer counseling to women contemplating abortions.
