Poland’s Parliament Passes Abortion Law Amendments Despite Likely Presidential Veto

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Author

Alexander Folz

Published

October 22, 2026

Poland’s Parliament passed two bills to ease the country’s abortion law, but President Karol Nawrocki is expected to veto them. The first bill, an amendment to the penal code, passed with 217 votes in favor and three abstentions. The second bill, reversing a 2020 Constitutional Tribunal ruling, passed with 233 votes. Both bills still need Senate approval and the president’s signature. Bishop Artur Ważny of Sosnowiec expressed his opposition, stating that the defense of the unborn is an absolute foundation he cannot abandon. The Catholic Church teaches that human life must be respected and protected from conception. More: EWTN News

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