Members of various factions in the German Bundestag have introduced a bill to legalize abortions within the first twelve weeks of pregnancy. The proposal maintains the requirement for counseling but removes the mandatory three-day waiting period. Under the new framework, abortions would be covered by health insurance, shifting regulatory oversight from the penal code to reproductive health law. Supporters, including Minister of Family Affairs Lisa Paus, argue the current laws pose severe restrictions on women’s autonomy and health, highlighting inconsistencies that hinder access to safe abortion services.