Poland’s government votes to ease abortion laws in challenge to conservative president

Poland's parliament passed two bills aimed at easing strict abortion laws, a significant move for Prime Minister Donald Tusk's coalition. The proposals would eliminate penalties for assisting in abortions and allow terminations for severe fetal abnormalities, challenging the existing near-total ban. Despite this progress, President Karol Nawrocki is expected to veto the measures. Government equality commissioner Katarzyna Kotula emphasized the need to trust women and stop punishing those who support their choices.