In a country where job insecurity and economic instability continue to discourage women from pursuing motherhood, the region of Puglia has introduced a groundbreaking policy: a one-time financial contribution of up to 3,000 euros to support social egg freezing. This is the first time a public institution in Italy has taken structured action on a topic that has traditionally remained private—and often limited to those who can afford it.

The initiative is aimed at women between the ages of 27 and 37 who have lived in Puglia for at least a year and earn less than 30,000 euros annually. The grant covers documented costs for egg freezing procedures at public or accredited private fertility clinics, excluding medication, diagnostic tests, and storage beyond 12 months.