Europe Passes Non-Binding Resolution To Make Abortion Fundamental Right

The European Parliament passed the non-binding resolution by 336 votes to 163 with support from centrist and left-wing groups.

European lawmakers on Thursday backed a call to include access to abortion in the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights, in a symbolic move after France enshrined the right in its constitution.

The European Parliament passed the non-binding resolution by 336 votes to 163 with support from centrist and left-wing groups. 

But the right to "safe and legal abortion" has almost no chance of inclusion in the bloc's legally-binding charter which would require unanimous agreement by the EU's 27 countries.