Denmark's government has announced a significant change in its abortion laws, marking the first adjustment in 50 years. The new legislation will extend the permissible period for terminating pregnancies from the previous 12 weeks to the 18th week. Additionally, the law will now allow girls aged 15 to 17 to undergo an abortion without parental consent.
The decision to amend the abortion rules is aimed at enhancing women's rights, according to Marie Bjerre, the gender equality minister. She emphasized the importance of individual freedom and the right to make decisions concerning one's body and life, hailing the move as a historic milestone for women's equality.
