France Constitutional Amendment on Abortion Rights

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France amends its constitution to enshrine a woman's right to abortion following the U.S. reversal of Roe v. Wade in 2022. The move is celebrated by women's rights activists and widely supported by the French public.

Key Points

  • France becomes the first country to have a constitutional right to abortion since 1974
  • Solid majority of people in favor of enshrining abortion rights in the constitution
  • Celebrations and support from women's rights activists

Pros

  • Enshrining women's right to abortion in the constitution
  • Celebrated by women's rights activists
  • Wide support among the French public