Free abortion should be allowed up to the 18th week of pregnancy, the Ethics Council decided

The 17-member panel delivered their decision on Tuesday and handed over their recommendations to Minister of Health Sophie Løhde. Of the 7th, nine agreed to raising the limit up to the 18th week, four dissented and said the current limit of 12 weeks should be maintained, while the remaining four said the limit should be raised up to the 15th week. Sophie said she will discuss and negotiate the terms with other parties in the Folketing (Danish Parliament) next month. The current 12-week limit has existed since 1973, but since technology and medical advancements have greatly improved over the years, many believe the current abortion limit no longer makes sense.