Thousands Rally in Paris to Oppose Abortion on Law’s 50th Anniversary

The annual 'March for Life' highlights opposition to abortion and euthanasia, marking 50 years since France's legalization of abortion under the Veil Law.

The 'March for Life' gathered thousands in Paris on January 19, 2025, to protest abortion and euthanasia, commemorating 50 years since the Veil Law legalized abortion in France.
Protesters, many of them young, emphasized their commitment to defending life 'from conception to natural death' and called for societal and legislative change.
Organizers criticized the 2024 constitutional guarantee of abortion rights, citing concerns over its implications for conscience protections and societal values.
The movement also opposes euthanasia, advocating for improved access to palliative care and rejecting proposed legislation on assisted dying.
Protesters called for measures like mandatory ultrasounds at six weeks, a three-day reflection period before abortions, and support for alternatives such as anonymous births.