Polish Parliament Rejects Tusk's Abortion Law Reform

Narrow vote exposes fractures within the ruling coalition and highlights ongoing contentious debate.

The proposed bill aimed to decriminalize abortion up to the twelfth week of pregnancy.
The legislation was defeated by a slim margin of 218-215, with two abstentions.
Key coalition members, including the Polish People's Party, opposed the bill, revealing internal divisions.
Prime Minister Tusk has vowed to continue efforts to amend the strict abortion laws.
President Andrzej Duda has stated he will not sign any liberalization of abortion laws.