Donald Tusk’s government is set to submit a bill to the Polish Sejm that would legalize abortion
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The government led by Donald Tusk is set to present a bill to the Polish Sejm aimed at legalizing abortion, as reported by Polish media. This move has sparked significant debate within Polish society. It’s important to note that Poland has some of Europe’s most restrictive abortion laws, dating back to 1993. Initially, abortion was permitted only in cases of rape, incest, serious health risks, and severe fetal abnormalities.
In 2016, the then-ruling Law and Justice party proposed a complete ban on abortion, triggering widespread protests that became known in Polish history as “Black Monday.” On October 3, 2016, hundreds of thousands of women across the country took to the streets, many donning black attire as a symbol of mourning for the erosion of their reproductive rights. This massive outcry led to the defeat of the proposed bill.
However, the situation took a turn in 2020. Amidst the pandemic, with strict epidemiological restrictions limiting public gatherings, Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal implemented the abortion restrictions earlier suggested by the ruling party.
If passed, Donald Tusk’s proposed bill could mark a historic shift, significantly advancing women’s reproductive rights and moving Poland towards greater gender equality.
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