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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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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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Belgian Politics
Finance Inspection: Verlinden's Prison Plan an 'Illusion'
Belgium's Finance Inspection calls Verlinden's prison plan 'unfeasible and an illusion,' warning it could worsen overcrowding.
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