Agata Pyka
Contrary to Polish media reports, the Dutch parliament did not pass any such new law

Agata Pyka
Contrary to Polish media reports, the Dutch parliament did not pass any such new law
Two days earlier, parliament gave initial approval to legislation that would soften Poland’s strict abortion laws.
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“If necessary, we will crush them to dust and destroy this revolution,” says a far-right leader.
Tens of thousands have joined the demonstrations.
Luca Aliano
A court ruling that introduces a near total ban on abortion has sparked protests across the country.
“There is no international right to abortion,” say the signatories.
Abortion due to birth defects – which make up 98% of legal abortions – are unconstitutional, the tribunal rules.
The “Anti-crisis Shield 4.0” is the fourth such package to cushion coronavirus economic fallout.
The controversy comes amid renewed debate over Poland’s abortion law.
Legislation that could criminalise sex education is also on the parliamentary agenda.
The law would introduce state-funded abortion on demand, compulsory sex education, and prescription-free morning-after pills.
A judge threw out a case against an anti-LGBT campaign.
The university’s disciplinary officer found that the professor had made “homophobic statements” in classes.
A group of 119 MPs have called for abortions due to foetal abnormalities to be declared unconstitutional.