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Social security provisions remained inadequate. Abortion continued to be criminalized. Peaceful acts of civil disobedience were met with prison terms without due process. Parliament passed a Freedom of Information Act, but with far-reaching exceptions. Guardianship for unaccompanied children seeking international protection was not guaranteed. Anti-discrimination legislation was inadequate at the regional level. Police officers were still not required to wear identification badges. No climate protection act was introduced.

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