Plans to restrict abortion spark fierce opposition in Latvia
March 19, 2015
Latvians are increasingly concerned about the country’s worsening demographic situation. The population has decreased from around 2.4 million to just below 2 million over the past 15 years. Now, in a bid to tackle the problem, local politicians are proposing a controversial solution: restricting abortion. But that's sparked fierce opposition. Ģederts Ģelzis reports.