Submission and examination
The 'My Voice, My Choice: For Safe And Accessible Abortion' initiative was submitted to the European Commission on 1 September 2025, after having gathered 1,124,513 verified statements of support. See European Commission news.
On 1 October 2025, the initiative organisers presented the objectives of their initiative in a meeting with Commissioner Lahbib and European Commission officials, in line with Article 15 of the ECI Regulation. See the photo news.
The presentation of this initiative in a public hearing at the European Parliament takes place on 2 December 2025. The organisers have been invited to provide details about their objectives. The Members of the European Parliament will exchange views on this initiative. See the public hearing page.
On 18 December the European Parliament holds a debate on this initiative in its plenary session.
See what happens next: Step-by-Step.
