A debate has erupted in the Spanish capital over a new initiative regarding information for women who decide to terminate a pregnancy. The issue has sparked strong emotions in the city council and has become a topic of national discussion.
Madrid Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida clarified that no one will force women to receive information about the so-called ‘post-abortion trauma.’ According to him, there is no scientific evidence for the existence of such a syndrome, and the provision of information will be entirely at the discretion of the women themselves. City authorities emphasize that this is not about imposing information but about providing the option for those who want additional details.
The initiative, proposed by Vox and supported in the municipal meeting by representatives of the People’s Party, still requires legal review. If approved, accessible and permanent information about possible consequences of abortion will be made available in city institutions. However, as officials at city hall note, no one will be forced to review these materials against their will.
The issue has created divisions among political factions. People’s Party representatives are trying to distance themselves from Vox’s rhetoric, stressing that supporting information access does not mean agreement with their partners’ ideology. Meanwhile, the opposition is actively using the topic to criticize city authorities, though there was no particular excitement observed among participants at the latest meeting.
If finally approved, information about possible psychological and medical consequences of abortion will be provided in ‘Madrid Salud’ centers, social services, upcoming women’s clinics, and other city institutions. Authorities promise that all information will be accurate and delivered by qualified specialists. Women will be able to decide for themselves whether they want this information, and no one will limit their choice.
