She was accused of offending religious feelings and maliciously interfering with the public performance of a religious act.
abortion
Number of legal abortions in Poland more than doubled in 2023
Only 425 legal abortions were carried out in Poland in 2023, the second full year in which a near-total abortion ban was in force.
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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.
Polish prosecutors seek charges against organisers of abortion protests for endangering public
Education minister also threatens to cut funding for universities supporting protests.
Abortion protests aim “to destroy Poland and end the history of the Polish nation”, says Kaczyński
The ruling party leader also called on followers to defend churches.
Abortion protesters clash with nationalists protecting churches in Poland
“If necessary, we will crush them to dust and destroy this revolution,” says a far-right leader.
Farmers, taxi drivers and miners show support for abortion protests in Poland
Tens of thousands have joined the demonstrations.
Poland’s abortion protests in pictures
Luca Aliano
A court ruling that introduces a near total ban on abortion has sparked protests across the country.
Poland, Saudi Arabia and 29 others join US-led anti-abortion declaration on women’s rights
“There is no international right to abortion,” say the signatories.
