From 1995 to 2000, the total fertility rate in Lithuania was 1.4 children/per woman, which the government officially wants to increase.[1] Lithuania's low fertility rate, and its Catholic traditions make abortion a controversial political issue, and regular attempts to restrict it occur.[5] There have been several attempts in recent years to adopt a more restrictive law on abortion, especially after 2005. Such attempts are particularly associated with the Polish minority.[6][7]