
Poland's parliament votes for new laws intended to loosen strict abortion laws. But many activists consider the initiatives to be symbolic politics.
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Poland has one of the strictest abortion laws in Europe. The current government under Donald Tusk is under pressure to keep its election promises on liberalization.
Abortion rights in Poland Thousands of people are protesting for their rights - and demanding that Donald Tusk keep his promises
Poland's parliament votes for new laws intended to loosen strict abortion laws. But many activists consider the initiatives to be symbolic politics.
Patricia Friedek reports from Warsaw
October 23, 2026, 3:13 p.m

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