“It’s about the freedom of every woman, the right to decide over her own body and her own life. This is a historic day for women’s equality,” said Danish Minister for Digitalization and Gender Equality Marie Bjerre.
The right to abortion was introduced in Denmark in 1973. The 12-week limit was set “partly because at that time all abortions were surgical and at that time an abortion after 12 weeks included a greater risk of complications. said the Ministry of Health. But since then, “a lot has happened.”
“After 50 years, it is time for the rules on abortion to evolve with the times, and we are now strengthening women’s right to self-determination,” said Danish Minister of the Interior and Health Sophie Løhde .
The government will now amend the Health Act with the new rules, which will come into force on June 1, 2025.
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