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France Becomes First Country to Enshrine Right to Abortion in Constitution: Historic Amendment Passes Amid Opposition
France has amended its constitution to give women the constitutional right to abortion. France has become the first country in the world to do so. France has become the first country in the world to include the right to abortion in its constitution. Let us tell you that anti-abortion groups all over the world were opposing this decision. Despite this, Macron‘s government showed strictness and took a big decision. 780 votes were cast in favor of this bill in the French Parliament. Only 72 votes were cast in opposition. Many abortion rights activists had gathered in Paris and were welcoming this decision.
France changed its constitution to grant women the legal right to abortion, making it the first country to do so. Despite opposition from anti-abortion groups worldwide, Macron’s government made the decision. The French Parliament passed the bill with 780 votes in favor and 72 against. Abortion rights activists in Paris celebrated the decision.
In a survey, more people in France support the right to abortion compared to America or other countries. Around 80% of French people believe in this right. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal stated that women should have the sole authority over their bodies, emphasizing that no one else should make decisions for them.
Since 1974, women in France have legally had the right to abortion. However, in 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned the Roe v Wade decision, eliminating the legal right to abortion in the United States. French President Emmanuel Macron mentioned his commitment to granting constitutional rights to abortion, as he had promised women earlier.
This amendment bill states that in France there is freedom with the guarantee of abortion. It is being told that the French government will organize a big program on the occasion of Women’s Day and celebrate this decision. The French leftists are considering this as their biggest victory. The Catholic Church also opposed this bill.
