Unfortunately, many European countries have laws (not just regarding abortion) which almost directly reflect the religious establishment of the country.¨ In ge

Unfortunately, many European countries have laws (not just regarding abortion) which almost directly reflect the religious establishment of the country.¨ In general, the more catholic a country is, the more heavy handed the (abortion) laws seem to be. Even seemingly progressive countries have various quirky laws, which are nothing more than the ghosts of a religious past. Still a hot topic in countries with multi party systems, where small niche (and often highly religious) parties can have a say on a small number of issues.