Justice Minister Hubig for Decriminalization of Abortion - Germany's Justice Minister Calls for Abortion Decriminalization in First Three Months
Germany's Minister of Justice, Hubig, has spoken out in favor of decriminalizing abortion during the first three months of pregnancy. This comes amidst ongoing debate in the Bundestag over a reform proposal by the Greens and SPD, despite uncertainty about its timeline.
Currently, abortions are generally prohibited in Germany under Section 218 of the Criminal Code. However, they are exempt from punishment until the twelfth week if professional counseling is sought at least three days beforehand. In the last legislative period, attempts to repeal the prohibition in the first twelve weeks were unsuccessful.
Minister Hubig has expressed skepticism about the success of the current reform due to reservations from the coalition partner, the Union. Despite this, he advocates for decriminalization in the first three months, aligning with the ongoing debate and reform proposal.
The decriminalization of abortion in the first three months remains a contentious issue in Germany. Minister Hubig's advocacy adds to the ongoing discussion, while the reform's success depends on navigating the coalition partner's reservations.
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