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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.

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Pro-abortion rights activists attend a rally in Paris on Feb. 28, 2024.
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French President Emmanuel Macron had promised that “in 2024, women’s freedom to have an abortion will be irreversible.”

Overview

  • 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.