France has made history by becoming the first country to enshrine abortion rights into its Constitution. This landmark amendment, which received overwhelming support in a joint session of the French Parliament, is seen as a proactive measure in response to global shifts in abortion policy, particularly following the US Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. The move reflects France’s commitment to maintaining the status quo of abortion rights established over the past 50 years.
- France has become the first country to enshrine abortion rights into its Constitution.
- The amendment was passed with a significant majority of 780 votes in a special joint session of the French Parliament.
- Approximately 85% of the French public supported the constitutional reform.
- The decision to amend the Constitution is a reaction to the US Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision from June 2022.
- The French approach to abortion rights is framed as a public health issue rather than a polarized conflict of individual rights.
- Despite right-wing opposition and the Catholic Church’s stance, there is a broad consensus in France supporting the legislative protection of abortion rights.
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