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Posted on 08/12/2024 6:03:27 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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Right now, by drawing a red line against any future deals with the far right, President von der Leyen can make one of the most decisive steps to ensure the EU stands firm for all Europeans, Barbara Skrobol writes.
Izabela Sajbor, my sister-in-law, was just 30 years old when, at 22 weeks pregnant, she found herself in a hospital bed.
Surrounded by doctors who refused to act due to the stringent abortion laws enacted under the far-right Law and Justice (PiS) government, Izabela died from septic shock 24 hours later, leaving behind a 9-year-old daughter and a grieving family. She is believed to be the first known victim of Poland's abortion ban.
Izabela’s death sparked protests across Poland against the misogynist laws of the PiS government under the slogan “Not a single woman more”.
The official investigation blamed medical malpractice. Which is partly true — there were medical errors.
But most of all, I believe that the change in abortion law influenced the doctors' decision, ultimately leading to my sister-in-law’s death.
This tragedy is a reminder of the dangers posed by far-right politics, which prioritise ideology over human life, of the ways the political becomes personal.
We came to Brussels to share our stories
Our story is not unique. Across Europe, wherever the far right gets into power, we see attacks on families, wars on women, and the shredding of personal freedoms and choices.
The makeup of the new European Parliament will worry people across Europe who traditionally bear the brunt of far-right power.
As Euronews put it, the new Parliament is “more right wing, with fewer women”. New hard-right groupings include Viktor Orban’s and Marine Le Pen’s Patriots for Europe with 84 seats and the AfD-led Europe of Sovereign Nations with 25 seats may not have seized control, but they will now have enough traction to make it all too tempting to make deals with them.
A recent delegation to Brussels of victims of the far right, in which I took part, came to warn centre and left parties not to cosy up to the ultra-right. We all had our stories to tell.
But normalising these parties would be a huge mistake for a Europe that is attempting to lead the world as a model of liberal democracy.
A recent delegation to Brussels of victims of the far right, in which I took part, came to warn centre and left parties not to cosy up to the ultra-right. We all had our stories to tell.
In Hungary, a children's book editor witnessed far-right MPs tearing up pages at a press conference, reminiscent of Nazi book burnings. Orbán's government later banned the depiction of gay people in educational materials and TV shows for under-18s, a move condemned as a violation of children's rights.
Women's rights groups protest against abortion law in Poland
In Italy, two lesbian mothers face a legal battle to keep both their names on their child's birth certificate, following Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's directive to stop registering same-sex parents' children. If they lose, one mother could lose her parental rights overnight, a heartbreaking prospect for any family.
And then there was the tragedy of my sister-in-law.
It's people who bear the scars of governance
These stories expose the ugly face of the far-right, and they are why I have joined a group of survivors from different countries to warn politicians and people alike of how dangerous they are.
Our group is diverse — but each of us bears the scars of far-right governance. We include LGBTQ+ individuals who have been attacked for who we love or who we are, parents who fear losing the right to parent their children together, and an editor fighting for free speech.
Right now, by drawing a red line against any future deals with the far right, President von der Leyen can make one of the most decisive steps to ensure the EU stands firm for all Europeans.
First and foremost, we are just ordinary people who want to live our lives and love our families. But every day is a fight because of the far right.
Although von der Leyen has so far avoided any alliances with the far right, there is still a danger. Analysis has shown that, including the centre-right EPP, every committee in the European Parliament will have a right-wing majority (except for the Committee on Women).
This is significant. Committees have a huge influence. And the temptation for the EPP and Meloni’s ECR may well be to align with the harder right on upcoming issues where their views align.
Lived realities of countless others across Europe
The simple fact is the far right offers false solutions to the real problems facing Europeans — problems such as rising food prices, housing shortages, and failing public services.
Instead, they thrive on division and scapegoating. They will erode our freedoms, attack our families, and undermine democracy. These are not abstract fears; they are the lived realities of people like me, my family, and countless others across Europe.
Right now, by drawing a red line against any future deals with the far right, President von der Leyen can make one of the most decisive steps to ensure the EU stands firm for all Europeans.
Let Izabela's tragic death not be in vain. Not one more life should be lost to the cruel and oppressive policies of the far-right. Stand with us, and together, we can safeguard the future of Europe for all its citizens.
Barbara Skrobol is the sister-in-law of Izabela Sajbor, the first known victim of the de facto abortion ban in Poland.
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Stay with the deadly consequences of far-left policies. Slavery and Death
Another histrionic article trying to sway with emotion what can’t be justified by fact or logic.
Under the current law, healthcare providers in Poland can only provide abortions if a pregnant woman’s health or life is at risk or if the pregnancy results from a crime. Uterine sepsis is a life risk.
Couldn't that be every abortion?
Pretending that killing the baby was the only way to save the mother is medical malpractice.
But most of all, I believe that the change in abortion law influenced the doctors' decision…
There you have it. Her opinion outweighs facts.
Depends how you define health. I think they are fairly strict. I was making the point that the article is disingenuous.
Somewhere around the time my beeeeeeutifulllllll daughter started understanding the English language we started having very short conversations about sex. Short meaning a minute or two or three.
By the time my daughter was 12 she UNDERSTOOD the main thing a girl needs to know about SEX between a male and a female.
Namely, she could get pregnant. And, at that point, there were no GOOD choices.
My daughter today is a CPA, receives all sorts of professional awards, has two gorgeous children, a happy marriage and is the Controller for a 40 million dollar a year company.
So, don’t blame the doctors. Blame poor mothers and poor fathers and I’m not talking about money.
Far right - wanting to use a toilet rather than the street
Far right - wanting children to remain children beyond three
years old
Far right - not wanting nine year olds making decisions
involving lopitoffame and addadi!!tome surgeries.
Far right - thinking a million dead fetuses per year might
be just a bit too high
Far right - thinking that the First Amendment does not
validate protests that involve destruction of infrastructure,
monuments, the occupation of government or business
property or buildings, or the kidnapping of people held
hostage in their vehicles (if you prevent free passage of
an individual in the course of their travel, it is
kidnapping)
Far right - thinking all dead people should be removed from
the list of registered voters, and also folks who have moved
away from their old voting precinct should be purged as well
Far right - thinking only adult citizens who re not serving
time or probation should be allowed to vote, and that an
ID should be produced to verify who you are
Far right - thinking our immigration laws should be observed
Far right - thinking law and order laws on our books should
be enforced
Far right - thinking it is wrong for the government to side
with only political party and coordinate with our nation’s
law enforcement, media players, and tech companies to silence
alternative voices
Extreme Fascist Leftists
Why they disagree with all the above
They don’t have a First Ammendment.
Well, they don’t honor any of our Constitution do they.
They reject the document, so you’re technically right,
using their own standard.
[In Italy, two lesbian mothers face a legal battle to keep both their names on their child’s birth certificate]
Well, first of all, “THEY” don’t have a child - at least not together.
It’s a biological impossibility!
Altogether!!!
That identifies the point. Leftists are spoiled children, and wind up revealing their intentions way ahead of time.
“Surrounded by doctors who refused to act due to the stringent abortion laws”
I will take things that are lies for $1000, Alex.”
The EU is Satanic and should not exist.
Like I posted yesterday, WERE ALL FAR RIGHT NOW
according to leftists:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsbRrTULpgA
The EU is Satanic and should not exist.
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So much in the world today is Satanic - evil.
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