Denmark Overhauls Abortion Laws, Extends Legal Period and Removes Parental Consent for Teens

Denmark's new abortion legislation, effective June 1, 2025, extends the legal termination period to 18 weeks and allows girls aged 15-17 to have abortions without parental consent.

• Denmark's government announces the first major revision of abortion laws in 50 years, aiming to modernize and align with the legal age of consent.
• The new law marks a significant shift, previously limiting abortions to 12 weeks, now extended to 18 weeks.
• Health Minister Sophie Løhde emphasizes the change as a move to keep abortion rules up-to-date, reflecting advances in medical practice and societal values.
• Gender Equality Minister Marie Bjerre highlights the reform as a historic advancement for women's rights and autonomy over their bodies.
• The reform was agreed upon by a coalition of center and left-leaning parties, ensuring a majority for its passage in parliament.

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