One of Us – Juridical Analysis of the European Citizens’ Initiative “My Voice My Choice” regarding the Competences of the European Union
First, let’s have a look on the background: The European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) “My Voice My Choice” calls for the establishment of a European funding mechanism for abortion, aiming to finance access to abortion for women who cannot obtain it in their home countries. This proposal would, for instance, enable a woman residing in France—where […]
Brussels’ Abortion Agenda: The EESC Opinion as Proof of Ideological Capture
On Wednesday, 21 January, during its plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a debate and vote on an opinion supporting the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) “My Voice, My Choice.” The opinion was adopted in favour of the initiative. However, the debate raised serious concerns about bias, transparency, and respect for EU […]
MEPs warn against EU-fundedabortion tourism and defend rule of law, national sovereignty, and human dignity
On December 2nd, the European Parliament held the official hearing of the European Citizens’Initiative (ECI) “My Voice, My Choice” (MVMC), which proposes the creation of an EU-fundedabortion tourism. Organised jointly by the FEMM, PETI, LIBE, SANT and DEVE Committees, thehearing gathered MEPs from several political groups and Commissioner Hadja Lahbib. As thepromoters presented their initiative, […]
The European Imperative to Abolish Surrogacy : Unmasking a Market Built on Violence
In our capitalistic society, we are accustomed to the idea that if a desire exists, a transaction can fulfill it. We live in an age of immediacy and customization. Yet, last week in Brussels, a strong coalition of voices standed to protect Human Dignity from the commodification of the Surrogacy market. A historic convergence of […]
Slovenia Chooses Life: A Historic Victory Against the “Culture of Death”
In a powerful demonstration of civic engagement and ethical clarity, the people of Slovenia have rejected the legalization of assisted suicide. This Sunday’s referendum result marks a significant turning point not only for the nation but for the broader European debate on human dignity. Alojz Peterle, former Prime Minister of Slovenia and member of the […]
Inclusion or Eugenics? The Stakes of the A.R. vs Poland ECHR Judgment
In the complex landscape of European human rights law, headlines often obscure the nuance of legal texts. The recent judgment by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the case of A.R. v. Poland is a prime example. While some lobbies and international media want to frame this decision of the ECHR as a […]
Croatia start a Centre of help for women victims of abortion
The One of Us Federation includes a wide range of institutional actors, among them members of parliament and pro-life organizations. All of these actors, each in their own capacity, work to provide the concrete support that women facing difficult pregnancies need. To achieve this goal, life assistance centers are being established across Europe to ensure […]
“The only fundamental right to defend is the right to life”, Paolo Inselvini
Paolo Inselvini (FdI): “European Parliament vote on abortion misleads women” “Today I took part in the Committee on Women’s Rights where, amid applause from the Left, a motion on “My Voice My Choice” was voted. This initiative effectively aims to impose abortion throughout the European Union, even though the matter is and must remain the […]
[Read in El Debate, Spain] El Parlamento Europeo muestra un compromiso inédito por la maternidad
The European Parliament shows an unprecedented commitment to motherhood: “Real choice means real support.” At an event organized by One of Us, Members of the European Parliament from several countries called for a European policy that protects genuine freedom of choice by offering concrete alternatives to pregnant women. The European Parliament hosted on Wednesday the […]
Social help for maternity support
Opening by Ségolène du Closel, One of Us Executive Director European Parliament, Brussels – 15 October 2025 Dear friends, One of Us counts 50 NGO members in 19 European countries. Their expertise is social help for fragile human life, with a remarquable specialization in “maternity support”. Together with our president, Pr Tonio BORG, we feel […]