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Abortions in first 12 weeks should be legalised in Germany, commission says (www.theguardian.com)

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Most cases of abortion are illegal in Germany, which report says is not compatible with international standards

Abortions in Germany should be legalised within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, a government-appointed commission has recommended.

While abortion is rarely punished, it remains illegal in Germany, except for specific circumstances including when a woman’s life is in danger, or she is a victim of rape, while the prerequisite for any termination is a consultation with a state-recognised body.

Advocates of a law change have welcomed the investigation into the country’s legal framework, calling the law outdated and detrimental to women. Even in the cases not considered illegal, the procedure must take place within the first three months, except when there is a compelling reason to carry it out later.

The all-female expert commission on reproductive self-determination and reproductive medicine was set up by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party government after the desire to change the 153-year-old law was anchored in its coalition agreement.

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[–] aleph@lemm.ee 14 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

*than the less restrictive states in the US.

What sets the US apart is how wildly the laws vary by state, with 10 states currently allowing no exceptions for rape, incest, or life of the mother, i.e total, or near-total, bans.

In contrast, while many countries in Europe limit abortions to a point between 12 and 20 weeks, there are almost always exceptions and circumstances where an abortion can be granted medical approval.

[–] wintermute_oregon@lemm.ee 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I’m not against stays putting restrictions on abortion but I think several states have effectively banned it which I’m not ok with. Personally i think it’s an overly religious argument in America rather than a logical one.

[–] aleph@lemm.ee 7 points 7 months ago (1 children)

In that case, you are well within the majority of Americans. What's odd is why Republicans appear hellbent on pushing extreme religious views into law when much of the country is against it.

[–] wintermute_oregon@lemm.ee -2 points 7 months ago

Their platform is pro-life. They need to catchup to the times that most Americans while they claim publicly they are pro-life are really pro-choice. Also you have to think at a state level. That’s where most the action is coming from. Several red states pushed for abortion bans in the state constitution and were shot down with means even the republicans voted against it.

I feel this party is drifting out of alignment with their constituents.

[–] breckenedge@lemmy.world -4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Which 10 states would those be? I don’t know of any state that prohibits an abortion when the life of the mother is at risk.

https://abc7ny.com/amp/abortion-ban-map-where-banned-restricted-protected/13299140/

[–] aleph@lemm.ee 9 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Here's a more recent breakdown.

https://www.cnn.com/us/abortion-access-restrictions-bans-us-dg/index.html

You're right in that many of the states where abortion is banned supposedly allow exceptions when the life of the mother is at risk, but in real terms that often translates to healthcare providers being too scared to carry out the procedure, or leaving it too late, for fear of legal repercussions.