Poland’s parliament votes to ease abortion ban but faces likely veto from president

Poland’s parliament votes to ease abortion ban but faces likely veto from president

Poland’s lower house approved a bill that would lessen penalties for individuals who help women obtain abortions, a change campaigners describe as a modest reform. The legislation stops short of legalising abortion and is expected to face a presidential veto, as the president has signaled opposition. The move reflects ongoing debate over the country’s strict abortion laws.

Poland’s parliament votes to ease abortion ban but faces likely veto from president — PinBrief