欧盟允许使用现有资金支付各成员国与堕胎有关的费用,支持在限制性国家提供堕胎服务。 EU allows use of existing funds to cover abortion-related costs across member states, supporting access in restrictive countries.

欧洲联盟于2026年2月26日宣布, 成员国可以利用欧洲社会基金补充基金(European Social Fund Plus)的现有资金支持女性安全堕胎, The European Union announced on February 26, 2026, that member states can use existing funds from the European Social Fund Plus to support safe abortion access for women across the bloc, following a citizens’ initiative that gathered over a million signatures. 此举允许各国为在欧盟其他国家寻求堕胎的妇女支付旅行、医疗和住宿费用,特别是使马耳他和波兰等限制性国家的妇女受益。 The move allows countries to cover travel, medical, and accommodation costs for women seeking abortions in other EU nations, particularly benefiting those in restrictive countries like Malta and Poland. 虽然没有设立新基金,但委员会确认,现有资源可用于生殖保健,强调公共卫生和社会公正。 While no new fund was created, the Commission confirmed that existing resources can be directed toward reproductive healthcare, emphasizing public health and social justice. 该决定得到欧洲议会的支持,标志着在不改变国家法律的情况下朝着跨界准入迈出了重要一步。 The decision, backed by the European Parliament, marks a significant step toward cross-border access without changing national laws.