Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has addressed concerns about civil rights in Italy under her leadership, stating that her government has not taken any steps backwards in terms of issues like the right to abortion or LGBT rights. However, access to abortion remains challenging due to many Catholic doctors in hospitals refusing to perform the procedure, particularly in regions where a large majority of doctors refuse.
Meloni has clarified that she does not plan to change the abortion law but aims to provide alternatives. Meanwhile, thousands of people gathered for the Gay Pride Parade in Rome to advocate for equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community. Participants marched through the city center waving rainbow flags and dancing, using the event as an opportunity to protest against Meloni’s right-wing government. Despite excluding adoption rights for same-sex couples due to pressure from Catholic parties and organizations, Italian courts have permitted adoptions by civil partners in the past.
