"This is based on the right that a woman has to make the choice to terminate the pregnancy in case of an emergency. I not only accept that right, I stand firmly behind it." Hermans stood his ground and stated that there is no question of a relaxation of the legislation. #Abortusdebat #SGP #Volksgezondheid (translated)
During the budget negotiations, party leader Chris Stoffer emphasized that the SGP will only support cabinet plans if abortion rights are not further expanded. #Abortusdebat #SGP #Volksgezondheid (translated)
"Care workers will increasingly find themselves holding a living baby in their hands. Apparently, there is only one outcome: the child must die because it is unwanted," said SGP member of parliament Diederik van Dijk, who concluded his speech with a motion of disapproval. #Abortusdebat #SGP #Volksgezondheid (translated)
The debate on late abortions has led to a motion of disapproval from the SGP against Minister Sophie Hermans of Health, which further widens the gap between the cabinet and the party. #Abortusdebat #SGP #Volksgezondheid (translated)
Forum for Democracy stated that the protection of babies should be self-evident, but according to the party, it is not always provided in the Netherlands. The party claimed that babies born after 23 weeks of pregnancy who have a real chance of survival do not receive life-saving care. As a reason, Forum for Democracy mentioned the potential consequences for abortion rights if babies of that age are recognized as viable. #Levensvatbaarheid #Abortusdebath (translated)
