3. Belgium
Number of abortions per 1,000 women: 8
The law allowing abortion in Belgium was introduced in 1990 after Belgian king temporary stepped down from power. In predominately Catholic country king Baudouin I refused to sign the abortion law, and since the legislation needed king’s signature to become official, the government declared the king “unable to govern”, assumed his powers and passed the law. All this was a part of a deal between the king and Belgian prime minister. After abortion law was introduced, king resumed power.
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