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Thousands protest in Poland over stalled abortion law reforms

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Healthcare

Inside the fight over clinics that help US women defy abortion bans

After some US states tightened their abortion laws, women turned to telehealth clinics in more liberal states to access abortion medications.

Healthcare

Poland announces new guidelines to provide access to abortion

Previously, abortion was only possible in the case of a pregnancy that was the result of rape or incest or in a situation of extreme danger to a pregnant woman's health.

Healthcare

We don't have the votes to liberalise Poland's abortion law, says Tusk

The broad coalition led by Tusk doesn't have the support in parliament to liberalise one of Europe's most restrictive abortion laws, he said.

Health news

US abortions rise since court ruling revoking right to have them

The number of monthly abortions in the US has risen slightly despite a 2022 Supreme Court ruling.

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Health news

Italy permits pro-life groups access to abortion clinics

Opponents of the amendment question the wisdom of allowing medically unqualified groups access to women considering an abortion but the government counters the move is designed so prospective patients can be better informed.

Healthcare

Arizona court reinstates 160-year-old law banning nearly all abortions

Arizona can enforce an 1864 law criminalising nearly all abortions, a court in the US state has ruled.

Healthcare

Trump says abortion should be left to US states instead of government

The US presidential election will be held this November.

Healthcare

France enshrines abortion rights in constitution with historic vote

Lawmakers voted in a joint session of parliament on Monday to guarantee abortion access by adding a line to the French constitution.

Health news

More Alabama IVF providers pause treatment after court ruling

The court ruling in the US state found that frozen embryos are the legal equivalent of children.

23 February 2024

Healthcare

French parliament votes on enshrining abortion rights in constitution

France's National Assembly will vote on enshrining women’s rights to abortion in the French Constitution.

30 January 2024

Healthcare

Doctors and nurses told not to report illegal abortions to police

Women who end their own pregnancy shouldn’t be investigated or prosecuted, a global medical body has stated in new abortion guidelines.

24 January 2024

Healthcare

‘Foetal heartbeat’: How a very American issue is dividing Italy

A group of anti-abortion organisations in Italy has collected 106,000 signatures, double the minimum required in a referendum, to change the country's law on abortion.

12 December 2023

Russia

Increases in abortion restrictions in Russia spark outrage

The government's plan to restrict access to abortion as well as emergency contraceptives comes at a time in the conflict with Ukraine where women are increasingly deciding not to have children.

27 October 2023

Poland

How will women vote in Poland’s next election?

The vote of women in the incoming parliamentary election in Poland could be crucial in determining whether the PiS will hold on to power - or would be punished for restricting access to abortion in the country, experts say.

22 September 2023

Culture news

Visa Pour L'Image: Four must-see exhibitions

From climate change to migration to women's rights, these exhibitions at the Visa Pour L'Image photojournalism festival will make you see the world differently.

12 September 2023

Europe

Why do dozens of Hungarian women have abortions in Austria each week?

Abortions are legal in Hungary but humiliating treatment and waiting lists prompt women to terminate their pregnancies outside of the country, women and experts told Euronews. Their main destination is Austria.