Brussels has decided that EU member states will be able to draw funds from the European Social Fund to assist women seeking abortions, marking a victory for women's rights.

The European Commission has officially responded to the "My Voice, My Choice" citizens' initiative, confirming that member states can use the European Social Fund to ensure safe and legal abortions.

Advocates of the 'My Voice, My Choice' initiative for safe and accessible abortion across the EU are celebrating the European Commission's message that funds from the European Social Fund can be used for this purpose as a political victory.

Following a major abortion initiative, the European Commission has clarified that the European Social Fund can be utilized to ensure equal access to safe abortions across the European Union.