Opinion: It's time Europe got on the same page on abortion rights

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Roberta Metsola had double reason last Tuesday to celebrate -- marking both her 43rd birthday and becoming the youngest ever president of the European Union's Parliament. She is also the first woman in 20 years to have the job.

source https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/24/opinions/european-parliament-anti-abortion-president-pierson/index.html

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