Italy has enacted a new law making surrogacy a universal crime, meaning that Italian couples participating in legal surrogacy overseas can face prosecution upon returning to Italy. Critics argue this violates EU law, especially as similar legislative trends are noted in Spain. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni argues that the ban protects women and children from commodification, displaying a shift towards an ultra-conservative family formation. In Brussels, Ms. Seery Kearney will address these issues with MEPs and advocates from Spain and Italy while also discussing other urgent topics like AI.
Italy has enacted legislation criminalizing surrogacy universally, impacting Italian couples engaging in lawful surrogacy abroad, raising concerns of EU law violations.
Ms. Seery Kearney highlights Italy's legislation as a breach of EU law, while also advocating for the rights of surrogacy abroad during her Brussels meetings.
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