Parliament approves abortion bill

The lower house of the Polish parliament approved a bill on Tuesday that allows abortion in cases of severe fetal malformations, one of the few remaining legal grounds for the procedure in Poland.

Legal grounds for abortion expanded

The legislation adds severe fetal malformations to the list of legal reasons for abortion, which previously included risks to the mother’s life or health and pregnancies resulting from rape.

Bill faces further legislative steps

Although the lower house passed the bill, it still needs approval from the upper house of parliament and the president before it can become law.

Public media highlights the decision

Polskie Radio, a major Polish public media outlet, has revisited the decision, providing coverage and analysis of the implications of the new legislation.