Abortion Law in Poland: Is the President Stopping the Liberalization?

Poland's parliament has voted to relax strict abortion laws, but President Karol Nawrocki's approval is uncertain. The proposed changes include decriminalizing assistance for illegal abortions and allowing terminations in cases of severe fetal abnormalities. These measures were part of a long-standing campaign promise by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, but internal coalition disagreements have delayed progress. The president, supported by the conservative PiS party, is likely to veto the legislation, citing a commitment to protecting life from conception. The outcome remains contingent on the Senate's review and the president's decision.