France Moves to Enshrine Abortion Rights in Constitution

In a landmark vote, the French Senate overwhelmingly supports the constitutional amendment, with final approval pending in a joint session of parliament.

France's Senate has overwhelmingly voted to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right, marking a significant step towards making abortion access irreversible.
The constitutional amendment, promised by President Emmanuel Macron, is a response to the rollback of abortion rights in the United States and aims to protect women's freedom to choose.
The measure, which specifies the conditions under which women can access abortion, now requires approval by a three-fifths majority in a joint session of parliament.
Public support for the constitutionalization of abortion rights in France is high, with polls indicating 86% approval.
The move by France is seen as a response to global trends of restricting abortion rights, with activists hoping it will inspire similar actions in other countries.

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