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50 years of the time limit regulation: Exhibition shows the fight for rights in Vienna
In June 2025, the exhibition “Looking from the Principle” will provide information about abortions in Austria: access, rights and care.
50 years of the time limit regulation: Exhibition shows the fight for rights in Vienna
The year 2025 will mark the first anniversary of the introduction of the deadline regulation in Austria. 50 years ago, this regulation was anchored in the criminal code and allows abortions in the first three months without penalty. The goal was to offer unwanted pregnant women a safe and legal way to terminate their pregnancy. On the occasion of this anniversary, the #AusPrinzip network is organizing an exhibition entitled “Looking at AusPrinzip”, which provides information about the medical and legal aspects of abortion in Austria.
The exhibition, which was created in cooperation with students from the Vienna University of Economics and Business, will take place from June 18th to 24th, 2025 at the Spektakel in Vienna. The visit is free of charge and does not require advance registration. The opening times vary: Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Monday and Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The opening will take place on June 18, 2025 at 6 p.m., with media representatives invited to attend. Registration is required at hello@ausprinciple.at.
Network demands
50 years after the introduction of the deadline regulation, the #AusPrinzip network is committed to improving the care of unintentionally pregnant women. The central demands include, among other things, impunity-free, free access to abortions close to home. These aspects are crucial for women's reproductive rights and ensuring their health care.
Comparison to Germany
In Germany, around 100,000 abortions are registered every year, with the number in 2022 showing a slight increase of almost 104,000 compared to previous years. The legal framework there is similar, but the entry requirements are stringent. An abortion without penalty according to Section 218a StGB requires official advice in state-recognized pregnancy conflict counseling centers, while the abortion itself must take place within 12 weeks of conception. If there are medical or criminological indications, an abortion can also be carried out later without penalty. This regulation is intended to ensure that women can make an informed choice.
In Germany, unmarried women make up the majority of abortionists, and the most common abortion method is vacuum aspiration, which is usually performed on an outpatient basis. Despite the legal regulations and the fact that access to safe abortions in Germany remains difficult for many women, the country has a comparatively low rate of 5.4 abortions per 1,000 women compared to other European countries.
The issues surrounding abortion are sensitive and complex, both in Austria and in Germany. The upcoming exhibition in Vienna offers the opportunity to obtain comprehensive information about the applicable laws and conditions and to shed light on the current situation for unintentionally pregnant women. It aims to raise awareness of the challenges and the need for better access.
For more information please visit the official websites: OTS, BMFSFJ and Statista.