Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:07pm on 05 Mar 2024,Tuesday International
France becomes the first country to include the right to abortion in its constitution, securing women's "guaranteed freedom" to abort. The historic vote, 780-72, received a standing ovation in Versailles. President Macron hails it as "French pride," but critics, including anti-abortion groups and the Vatican, express strong opposition. While abortion has been legal since 1975, this constitutional amendment explicitly guarantees the right. The move responds to recent US developments, and the Eiffel Tower lights up with the message "My Body My Choice." Despite the celebration, the change faces criticism for its perceived political motives.
