Why Polish women are travelling to Germany for abortions
Poland only allows abortions in a limited set of scenarios. So for many women faced with unwanted pregnancies, Germany has become a safe solution.
The cell phone of doctor Janusz Rudzinski is almost constantly ringing.
The native Polish medic is head of the gynaecological branch of a hospital in Prenzlau within the scenic Uckermark region of Brandenburg. And many women from his native land seek him out when they decide to have an abortion.
“Every woman has the right to self-determination, and can decide for themselves about their bodies,” Rudzinski says.
“But in Poland they’re denied this.”
Poland has some of the strictest regulations on abortion in Europe: the procedure is only allowed in cases where the life of the fetus or mother is at risk, or in cases of rape or incest. The Polish government reports that the annual tally of abortions in the country is about 1,000.
The native Polish medic is head of the gynaecological branch of a hospital in Prenzlau within the scenic Uckermark region of Brandenburg. And many women from his native land seek him out when they decide to have an abortion.
“Every woman has the right to self-determination, and can decide for themselves about their bodies,” Rudzinski says.
“But in Poland they’re denied this.”
Poland has some of the strictest regulations on abortion in Europe: the procedure is only allowed in cases where the life of the fetus or mother is at risk, or in cases of rape or incest. The Polish government reports that the annual tally of abortions in the country is about 1,000.
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