In Germany, abortion is punishable for all parties involved under Section 218 of the Criminal Code (StGB). However, there are the following exemptions from punishment: The women concerned attend counselling at a recognised counselling centre. Another exception applies if there is medical evidence (indication) of a strong danger to physical or mental health. Another important reason is if the pregnancy occurred due to rape (criminological indication). The costs in the case of a medical or criminological indication are covered by the health insurance. This also applies to women who are socially needy. Important: In the case of an abortion after counselling, the costs are not covered by the statutory health insurance. Further information on § 218:
https://www.bmfsfj.de/bmfsfj/themen/familie/schwangerschaft-und-kinderwunsch/schwangerschaftsabbruch/schwangerschaftsabbruch-nach-218-strafgesetzbuch-81020
Support and counselling in pregnancy conflict:
https://www.profamilia.de
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pro famila. Beratungsstelle für Frauen im Kreisverband Tübingen. Foto: tünews INTERNATIONAL / Theresa Melnyk.
