Poland’s lower house passes two bills to ease abortion restrictions

Wall Street Turkish - International (English) · Oct 21, 2026 · 1m

Poland’s lower chamber of parliament has passed two pieces of legislation aimed at softening the nation’s almost complete prohibition on abortion. The proposals would eliminate certain criminal charges against individuals assisting women in accessing abortion services and permit terminations when fetal abnormalities are present. Poland’s nationalistic president is expected to block the proposed changes. Leah Hoctor from the Center for Reproductive Rights described the reforms as “very limited,” noting they would offer minimal relief to most women seeking abortion care, even if enacted. A…