Parliament approves liberalisation of Poland’s abortion laws

Poland's parliament has approved two bills aimed at liberalizing abortion laws, reversing a near-total ban and decriminalizing assistance for unlawful abortions. However, President Karol Nawrocki is expected to veto these measures due to his anti-abortion stance. The ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, has struggled to enact reforms since taking power, but recent votes indicate a shift in momentum ahead of upcoming elections. The bills will now proceed to the Senate, where Tusk's coalition holds a majority, before reaching the president for final approval. Public opinion favors liberalization of abortion laws, despite ongoing political tensions.