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Reform of abortion law: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania increases paragraph 218!
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is planning to reform abortion law: Justice Minister approves proposals for decriminalization.
Reform of abortion law: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania increases paragraph 218!
In the last few days, the issue of abortion has gained momentum in Germany. Against the background of the upcoming Justice Ministers Conference on November 6th and 7th in Leipzig, the Justice Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Jacqueline Bernhardt (Left), announced a proposal to reform Section 218 of the Criminal Code. This initiative encounters a divided society, but the debate remains explosive and important n-tv reported.
Bernhardt himself sharply criticizes the current legal situation and describes it as unworthy and a step backwards in women's self-determination. In the former GDR, abortion was allowed in the first three months without giving reasons. In contrast, it is fundamentally illegal in the Federal Republic, but under certain conditions it remains unpunished for the first twelve weeks. Abortion is currently legal if there are medical reasons, in the event of rape or if the health of the pregnant woman is at risk.
Reform initiatives and resistance
The Conference of Ministers for Women and Equality had already spoken out in favor of reforming abortion law last year. However, despite a bill from the previous federal government that could not be implemented due to the premature end of the legislative period, it remains urgent to continue the discussion. However, the current black-red federal government is rather cautious and is not planning to liberalize abortion rights.
Although the SPD is open to reforms, the Union is sticking to the current legal situation. Critics emphasize that any changes would contradict the state's duty to protect the unborn. According to an alliance of various organizations that advocate the legalization of abortions in the first twelve weeks, opponents of this reform, such as the CDU and CSU, are largely in the majority.
The voices of the supporters
In summary, the debate over Paragraph 218 shows how divided society is when it comes to questions surrounding abortion. Even if the road to reform is rocky and a vote in the Bundestag is not in sight, advocates like Beran continue to work to ensure that women in Germany are not criminalized and can receive better care. For political actors, the issue remains a challenge that needs to be overcome.