Demolitions in Austria: urgent reforms required!

Demolitions in Austria: urgent reforms required!

On December 31, 2024, Austria is reminiscent of a significant step in the country's history: Exactly 50 years ago, the deadline solution came into force, which regulates access to abortions. However, while this milestone initially represented a strengthening of reproductive rights, it can be seen that the current circumstances remain far behind expectations. Amnesty.at reports that many people in Austria are still encountering considerable barriers if they want to use a pregnancy.

These stops apply, apart from medical emergencies, as private services, the costs of which vary between 350 and 800 euros. At the same time, the regional supply is alarming inadequate: in federal states such as Vorarlberg and Tyrol there is only one facility, even none in Burgenland. Shoura Hashemi, managing director of Amnesty International Austria, points out that this is particularly concerned with financial difficulties, for whom access to basic medical care often depends on the place of residence and the financial situation. "It is unacceptable that access to such a fundamental medical service as a demolition of pregnancy is so unevenly distributed," explains Hashemi.

urgent reform requirement

In this tense situation, Amnesty is asking for profound reforms from the upcoming Austrian government. The organization urges to decriminalize pregnancy abortions, which would mean the abolition of the relevant regulation in the Criminal Code. Furthermore, these interventions are to be part of the regular health insurance benefits and the nationwide supply will be ensured. "Every person in Austria must have access to institutions that enable safe break -off," the organization demands uniformly. According to Amnesty.at, it is crucial that the implementation of human rights does not depend on the political climate, but remains granted for everyone, regardless of their financial situation or their place of residence.

The argument about the rights to reproductive health remains both current and explosive, and the pressure on the government to finally become active is growing. "Austria must not stay here," Hashemi looks at the progress of other countries such as France and Sweden.