The proposed law would decriminalise the act of helping a woman obtain an illegal abortion.
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Almost half of government voters disappointed with failure to liberalise abortion law
Over half of young Poles – who voted in record numbers last year – say they are disappointed.
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How will the abortion issue affect Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
The ruling party has dipped in the polls, but the damage may not last.
Kraków council votes to ban images of aborted foetuses in public space
Anti-abortion groups display such images in cities around Poland, resulting in a number of legal challenges.
Clashes at abortion protest in Warsaw as police use tear gas and force against demonstrators
One opposition MP was pepper sprayed while showing police her parliamentary ID.
“We are at war”: an interview with the leader of Poland’s abortion protests
Florian Bayer
We speak with Marta Lempart, the leader of Women’s Strike.
Polish government under fire for delaying implementation of abortion ruling
The constitutional court’s abortion ruling has still not been published, amid reports of splits in the ruling camp over the issue.
NfP podcast: “Revolution against the church” – Poland’s abortion protests
Stanley Bill talks with feminist activist Agnieszka Graff about the mass protests against the recent abortion ruling in Poland.
Abortion protests result from cultural Marxists using Netflix to influence youth, warns bishop
The head of Poland’s Catholic episcopate also rejected President Duda’s “compromise” abortion bill.
Double healthcare spending and create a secular state: abortion protest leaders unveil demands
Improvements to healthcare, respect for LGBT rights, creating a secular state and protecting the climate are among their postulates.
Majority of Poles support abortion protests and popularity of ruling party has dropped, polls show
A large majority are opposed to the constitutional court’s anti-abortion ruling.
The symbols of Poland’s abortion protests explained
Agnieszka Wądołowska
Including lightning bolts, umbrellas and the cryptic ***** ***.
Polish businesses declare support for abortion protests, prompting boycotts from some customers
Firms are allowing staff to join a general strike and are supporting women’s organisations.
President proposes new “compromise” abortion law to resolve crisis in Poland
Andrzej Duda says his proposal would implement the court ruling but maintain the essence of the current law.
