PoliticsEurope
CD&V Wields Outsized Influence in Belgium's Abortion Debate
Despite electoral decline, Belgium's CD&V party continues to shape abortion policy. Analysts examine how it leverages coalition power.
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PoliticsSocial
CD&V Still Wields Outsized Influence on Abortion Debate
Despite declining electoral power, Belgium's CD&V party continues to shape abortion reform negotiations, leveraging its coalition position.
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PoliticsEurope
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PoliticsEurope
Belgium Abortion Debate: Verlinden Says Politicians Decide
Belgian Justice Minister Verlinden defends her 14-week abortion proposal, arguing politicians—not experts—must decide. Debate exposes coalition tensions.
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PoliticsHealthcare
Belgium Abortion Reform at Risk as Coalition Allies Clash
Vooruit leader Conner Rousseau threatens to block CD&V Minister Verlinden's 14-week abortion proposal, demanding broader ethical reforms.
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PoliticsSociety
Belgium's Abortion Draft Law Sparks Backlash from Activists
Belgian Minister Verlinden proposes extending abortion to 14 weeks. Activist group LUNA and opposition parties reject the plan as insufficient.
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PoliticsSocial Affairs
Belgium Proposes Extending Abortion Term to 14 Weeks
Belgian Justice Minister Verlinden proposes extending the abortion limit from 12 to 14 weeks, with a rape exception at 18 weeks, reigniting debate.
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PoliticsUS
Democrats Reframe Abortion Message as Living Costs Top Voter
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