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Fortunately, the Van Lancker report, which has just been adopted by the European Parliament (in spite of my vote against it) has no legal value. It has no hesitation in interfering in the areas of competence of the Member States, and even in those of the candidate countries, giving advice on sex education and on legalising abortion.
In terms of form, the text employs typical methods to extend European competences. Last night, Commissioner Byrne explained that, of course, ‘sexual and reproductive rights’ are not strictly speaking included in the treaties, but that, on the other hand, ‘reproductive health’ may be linked to public health in general, for which the Community has a few additional competences. In any case, in the absence of any genuine control of subsidiarity, the European institutions are free to say whatever they like.
In terms of content, the Van Lancker report has dealt with the sensitive subject of abortion too superficially. Each country must be able to decide on the basis of its own values and its own approach. In any event, although we can accept that States cannot prevent abortion, it is difficult to recommend that they cheerfully give it the green light."@en1
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