Abortion Laws in Europe - The Differences

Few topics divide society as deeply as the question of abortion legalization. This division is also evident across Europe. While most countries allow abortions on request or for social reasons, states like Andorra, Malta, or Poland enforce extremely restrictive regulations.

Interestingly, the most restrictive laws are often found in small states with a strong Catholic influence, such as Liechtenstein or Monaco. At the same time, countries like Italy or Ireland demonstrate that a Catholic heritage does not necessarily mean strict abortion bans.