Why Polish Women Continue Protesting Despite Parliament Passing 2 Bills To Ease Abortion Restrictions
Women are set to stage demonstrations in more than 20 cities and towns across Poland on Thursday, demanding free access to legal abortions and accusing Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s liberal government of failing to deliver on its promise to ease the country’s strict abortion laws. The protests come despite parliament passing two bills on Tuesday aimed at relaxing abortion restrictions. However,…
On Thursday, Polish women will march in over 20 cities, demanding free access to legal abortions and criticizing Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government for failing to fulfill its promise to ease strict abortion laws. Despite parliament approving two bills aimed at relaxing abortion restrictions, conservative President Karol Nawrocki is expected to veto them.
Activists from the reproductive rights group Abortion Dream Team argue that the government's recent bills are merely "token gestures" to gain women's support ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections, rather than genuine efforts at reform.
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