Poland’s parliament votes to ease abortion ban but faces likely veto from president

Poland's parliament has voted to ease the country's strict abortion ban by removing some penalties for those who help women access abortion. This move is seen as a small step towards relaxing the laws, but it is unlikely to have a significant impact due to the expected veto from Poland's president. The change would allow for some terminations in specific cases, but the overall ban remains in place.

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Poland's parliament has voted to ease the abortion ban, which could improve women's rights. However, the president is likely to veto the measures, limiting their impact.

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