Amnesty International warns that the right to abortion is under threat in Europe.

Despite legal reforms aimed at making abortion more accessible in various European countries, "numerous administrative, social and practical obstacles" remain to access this procedure, explains Amnesty International.

In more than a dozen countries – such as Germany, Austria and Bulgaria – the cost of voluntary termination of pregnancy (abortion) can be "prohibitive" when it is not covered by the health system.

At least a dozen countries impose "unjustified medical prerequisites"

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In some countries, such as Italy, Croatia and Romania, the number "very high" Healthcare professionals refusing to perform abortions due to personal or religious beliefs compromise access to the procedure.

Albania, Belgium, Hungary, Latvia, Portugal… At least a dozen countries impose "unjustified medical prerequisites"such as a waiting period or a consultation, "likely to cause access delays"Amnesty International deplores this situation and calls on European governments to "take measures to guarantee equal and universal access" to abortion.

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Political attempts to restrict access to abortion have taken place, notably in the Slovakian Parliament, according to Amnesty International. The presence of anti-abortion activists has also been noted. "aggressive" The association, which has documented cases in Poland and Austria, indicates that the presence of facilities specializing in sexual and reproductive health is also "an increasingly common obstacle" to abortion.

"Promoting access to abortion for all"

Family planning centers in France and compulsory counseling centers in Germany have been attacked by groups hostile to abortion. "Anti-rights groups have increasingly significant resources and are able to put pressure on governments." Lola Schulmann, Gender Justice Advocacy Officer for Amnesty International France, reacted to AFP.

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"It is necessary to provide associations with the financial resources to combat this offensive."she added, calling on European leaders to "to take the measure" of the threat and to "to promote access to abortion for all."