Germany's current abortion laws, dating back to 1871, are controversial. Although abortions are restricted, since the 1990s women can access them legally during the first three months, provided they have counseling three days prior.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz supports the initiative to abolish the restrictive three-day counseling wait, which is perceived as a way to improve access to safe abortions while retaining some requirements to build political coalitions.
Opposition leader Friedrich Merz opposes the SPD-Green proposal vehemently, claiming that such changes could create unnecessary social conflict, revealing how deeply divisive the issue remains in German society.
Despite opposition, polls indicate a majority of the German public supports the changes, with 74% favoring decriminalization of abortion in the first trimester, highlighting a potential shift in societal attitudes.
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