Belgium's abortion law reform stalls, ranking slips to 12th in Europe

Belgium's abortion law reform remains stalled due to political bargaining and procedural delays, causing its European ranking on abortion rights to drop from 10th in 2021 to 12th in 2025, with a score falling from 78% to 65%. The stagnation reflects a lack of legislative progress despite public demonstrations, and the country now scores lower than Ireland. This matters as it signals a domestic political impasse on a salient social issue, potentially affecting future electoral dynamics.