French Senate backs constitutional right to abortion

The French Senate has voted in favor of adding a constitutional right to abortion. The measure, which passed with a vote of 203-45, seeks to enshrine the right to abortion in France’s constitution and ensure access to safe and legal abortion services for all women in the country.

Supporters of the measure argue that it is a necessary step to protect women’s reproductive rights and ensure that all women have the freedom to make choices about their own bodies. The move has been hailed as a significant victory for women’s rights in France and a major milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to promote gender equality.

The next step for the measure is for it to go before the French National Assembly for final approval. If passed, France would become one of only a handful of countries in the world with a constitutional right to abortion.