Today's Second Reading in the Sejm: the Number of Abortions Has Increased to 851. Will the Law Change?
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The saber count continued until the last minute. The government didn't want a repeat of July 2024, when the decriminalization of abortion assistance was defeated by four votes. This is especially true given that protests under the slogan "Red Card to the Government" are expected to sweep across Poland on Thursday, October 22nd.
In the first half of 2026, 573 abortions were performed in Polish hospitals — according to data from the National Health Fund provided to the Polish Press Agency. This is another increase compared to previous years, and at the same time it is time to return to the parliamentary debate on changes in the abortion law.
It's shaping up to be a heated day in the Sejm: the second reading of bills easing abortion law. Even if the Left and Civic Coalition manage to loosen the abortion regulations, and the Polish People's Party (PSL) abolishes the two-term rule, Karol Nawrocki, who has already announced his intention to block both regulations, is waiting in the Presidential Palace. So what's at stake?
By the end of June of this year, 573 unborn babies had been killed in Polish hospitals, according to information provided by the National Health Fund. In 2025, 851 so-called abortions were performed in hospitals. Today, the Sejm (lower house of parliament) is scheduled to hold its second reading of two bills that would reduce the legal protection of children's lives in their mothers' hearts.
By the end of June of this year, 573 abortions were performed in hospitals, the National Health Fund (NFZ) told PAP. In 2025, 851 abortions were performed in hospitals. The second reading of two bills liberalizing regulations in this area is scheduled for Tuesday in the Sejm.
By the end of June of this year, 573 abortions were performed in hospitals, the National Health Fund (NFZ) informed PAP. In 2025, 851 abortions were performed in hospitals. The second reading of two bills liberalizing regulations in this area is scheduled for Tuesday in the Sejm. The law in Poland allows for termination of pregnancy in cases where a woman's health or life is at risk, as well as when a pregnancy has already occurred. The article…
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