Posted 4/11/2024, 1:41:00 PM
Tusk Proposes Loosening Poland's Strict Abortion Laws, Faces Challenges
- Poland is debating changes to its strict abortion laws, sparking heated political debate
- Prime Minister Tusk proposed allowing abortion up to 12 weeks, bringing laws in line with most EU
- Tusk faces challenges from coalition partners proposing different bills and a conservative president who may veto
- Stricter laws under previous government fueled backlash that helped Tusk get elected, now pressure to undo them
- Battle likely to be lengthy, given presidential opposition and proposals for referendum, but issue central to Tusk’s agenda