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Poland's Abortion Rights Debate Heats Up Before Election

5/13/2025

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Abortion rights are igniting fierce debate in Poland as the May 18 presidential election approaches. Liberal candidate Rafal Trzaskowski vows to permit abortions up to 12 weeks, yet many voters remain skeptical, haunted by previous unkept promises. Activists caution that without significant reforms, access to abortion will continue to be tightly constrained.

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Abortion rights are igniting fierce debate in Poland as the May 18 presidential election approaches. Liberal candidate Rafal Trzaskowski vows to permit abortions up to 12 weeks, yet many voters remain skeptical, haunted by previous unkept promises. Activists caution that without significant reforms, access to abortion will continue to be tightly constrained.