PO's swing to the left confirmed. The party supported abortion - on - demand. Budka: "This is the clear position that our voters expected from us"

The Civic Platform has finally announced its position on abortion. According to observers, it is extremely left-wing, and apart from abortion - on - demand after consultation with a doctor - it also includes support for such ideas as state financing of the in vitro method.

The decision of the PO authorities indicates a withdrawal from the ideological declaration, which, shortly after the party was established, emphasised respect for life.

It was a long discussion, but such a clear position was expected from us by the voters. (…) Today I want to assure you once again that there is always room for everyone in PO. (…) The position of the board clearly emphasises that there will never be discipline [in the party] on matters related to ideology

— said PO Chairman Borys Budka.

Tłum. K.J.