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Abortion remains a controversial subject in Catholic-majority Poland, in spite of the parliament's vote in favour of easing restrictions.

Video. Poland's parliament votes to move toward easing abortion restriction

Updated: 12/04/2024 - 22:14 GMT+2

Ewa Schaedler from the Third Way party called the vote ''symbolic'' and ''a breakthrough'' for Polish women. However the subject remains divisive in the mostly Catholic country.

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