Poland: Parliament votes to ease abortion rules ahead of possible veto

LibérationIndependentCenter5 hr. ago

In Poland, deputies approved two bills aimed at relaxing abortion laws. These legislative changes were passed by the lower house of parliament on October 20. However, the nationalist president is expected to block these reforms using his veto power. The bills represent a shift in Poland's strict anti-abortion stance, which has been a contentious issue in recent years. This development could lead to further legal and political debates over reproductive rights in the country.

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La CroixParty-alignedCenter5 hr. ago

The Polish parliament has passed two bills aimed at relaxing the country's strict abortion laws, which are among the most restrictive in Europe. The reforms, supported by center-left parties and the governing centrist coalition led by Donald Tusk, partially decriminalize abortion and restore access in cases of severe fetal abnormalities. These changes face potential opposition from President Andrzej Duda, who is expected to veto them. Currently, abortion is only legal in Poland if the pregnancy results from rape or incest or poses a risk to the mother’s life or health. A 2020 constitutional court ruling banned abortions due to fetal malformations, leading to widespread protests. Recent data indicates a slight increase in legal abortions in public hospitals.

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