One of the last European nations not practicing national suicide.
ZitatIn a historic referendum closely watched around the world by activists on both sides of the abortion debate, Ireland overwhelmingly approved a referendum to end its constitutional ban on abortion, among the world's most restrictive.
The vote was an undeniable confirmation of what has been true for some time: Modern Ireland bears scarce resemblance to the fervently religious and socially conservative society it was in 1983, when the amendment was inserted by almost the exact same margin by which it will be repealed after significant lobbying by Catholic groups.
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The vote had been expected to be close, but it proved anything but, as early results on Saturday confirmed Friday's surprise exit polls. Those polls showed huge numbers in favor of repealing the ban and to introduce relaxed laws in line with other European countries.
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