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France Enshrines Abortion Rights in Constitution, a Global First

In a landmark vote, France becomes the first country to explicitly guarantee abortion rights in its constitution, responding to global shifts in reproductive rights.

The Eiffel Tower lights up with the message "My body My choice" after French lawmakers enshrined the right to abortion in its constitution during a special congress in Versailles, in Paris, France, March 4, 2024. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
Euny Hong
Demonstrators, holding banners, demand the inclusion of the right to abortion in the constitution gather for women's rights rally in front of a giant screen to follow the debate on the single-article draft law near Eiffel Tower in Trocadero, Paris, France, on March 4, 2024.
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Overview

  • France becomes the first country to explicitly guarantee the right to abortion in its constitution, following a historic vote.
  • The amendment was approved in a 780-72 vote, reflecting wide support across the political spectrum in France.
  • The move is seen as a response to the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, aiming to safeguard abortion rights.
  • Abortion has been legal in France since 1975, but the new amendment aims to protect the right against future political shifts.
  • The decision has sparked discussions and reactions globally, with some viewing it as a model for other countries to follow.