The opposition party PASOK in Greece has raised concerns about the rights of women regarding access to abortion services in public hospitals. A parliamentary question directed at Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis highlights a report claiming that 46 public hospitals in Greece are either refusing to perform abortions or are imposing significant obstacles for women wishing to terminate pregnancies. PASOK emphasizes that the right of women to make decisions about their own bodies and access safe reproductive health services are fundamental rights in any modern European democracy.

The questioning MPs recall that it was PASOK itself that established the legal and ethical right of women in Greece to self-determination over their bodies through a historical reform by the government of Andreas Papandreou in 1986. They stress that such rights should be inviolable. Yet, recent reports indicate a troubling reality where women's rights are often undermined within the National Health System (NHS), raising alarm over access to reproductive health services.

By drawing attention to this issue, PASOK not only highlights a potential failure within the healthcare system but also reaffirms its commitment to women's rights and health. The request for clarifications from the Health Minister comes amid growing public awareness and concern about reproductive rights, reinforcing the need for accountability in healthcare practices that align with women's rights assurances in the country.