International Abortion Rights Day is celebrated this Saturday, September 28. If France included the right to abortion in its Constitution last March, certain European countries ban it totally or partially on their territory.
Every September 26 is International Abortion Rights Day. On Monday, March 4, France became the first country to explicitly include voluntary termination of pregnancy (abortion) in its Constitution.
But in Europe, this page has still not been written: although authorized in many countries, some reject the voluntary termination of pregnancy in 2024.
Abortion strictly prohibited
Andorra
Located in the heart of the Pyrenees, between France and Spain, the principality of Andorra strictly prohibits the voluntary termination of pregnancy, including in cases of rape, fetal malformation or even in cases of danger to the life of the woman. mother.
Vatican
A country hosting the Holy See, the Vatican is one of the few countries in the world where abortion is completely prohibited, whatever the circumstances. Depending on local law, sentences ranging from one to four years in prison can be applied.
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Poland
A country renowned for its conservatism and its relationship with the Catholic Church, Poland prohibits abortion, except in cases of pregnancy caused by rape or an incestuous act or when the mother’s life is in danger.
Liechtenstein
A small landlocked territory between Switzerland and Austria, Liechtenstein does not authorize abortion on its soil. On the other hand, it remains possible in the event of serious danger to the life of the mother or in the event of rape or sexual assault.
In the case of a desired voluntary termination of pregnancy, women from Liechtenstein must travel to Switzerland or Austria. In 2011, 52.3% of voters in the country rejected the legalization of abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy or in the event of a disability detected in the future child.
Painted
Since June 28, 2023, abortion has been permitted in Malta only in cases where the woman’s life is endangered and the fetus is condemned to die. In the past, Malta was the only country in the European Union where abortion was strictly prohibited, regardless of the circumstances.
Monaco
Entering into force in 2019, the law on abortion in the Principality of Monaco only allows abortion in cases of rape, incest, fetal malformation or endangerment of the mother’s life. In 2024, however, abortion remains illegal on Monegasque territory, but having an abortion abroad is no longer criminally punishable.
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