In the first three months of the year the number will increase Abortion increased slightly again in Germany. According to the Federal Statistical Office, approximately 28,200 were reported AbortionThat was 2.3 percent more than in the first quarter of the previous year. After a decline in recent months 2023 This means that there is once again an increase compared to the previous year.
The statisticians said the number had previously risen consistently since the end of 2021 compared to the same quarter of the previous year. 95 percent of abortions were performed according to counseling regulations, which means that the pregnant woman had previously sought counseling from a state-approved counseling center. In the remaining five percent of the cases, there was a medical indication or a sexual offense.
69 percent of people who have one cancellation According to the information, they were between 18 and 34 years old. 19 percent were between 35 and 39 years old and nine percent were over 40. Three percent were young people under 18 years old.
Not legally, but with impunity
Abortions are not legal in Germany, but are not punishable under certain conditions. This will be inside Section 218 of the Criminal Code regulated. Advice in advance is mandatory; there must be a reflection period of three days between the consultation and the procedure.
One used by the traffic light coalition Commission recommended in April 2024 Legalization of abortions within the first twelve weeks.
In the first three months of the year the number will increase Abortion increased slightly again in Germany. According to the Federal Statistical Office, approximately 28,200 were reported AbortionThat was 2.3 percent more than in the first quarter of the previous year. After a decline in recent months 2023 This means that there is once again an increase compared to the previous year.
The statisticians said the number had previously risen consistently since the end of 2021 compared to the same quarter of the previous year. 95 percent of abortions were performed according to counseling regulations, which means that the pregnant woman had previously sought counseling from a state-approved counseling center. In the remaining five percent of the cases, there was a medical indication or a sexual offense.