France will not include abortion in the Constitution

21-10-2022

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France will not include abortion in the Constitution

Abortion will not become a constitutional right in France. This week, the French Senate rejected a motion to that end.

France's newly appointed Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne waves during a handover ceremony in the courtyard of the Hotel Matignon, French Prime ministers' official residence. Photo AFP, Christian Hartmann

Macron names progressive technocrat as prime minister

Although her orientations on moral subjects such as the end of life or marriage are unknown, Borne belongs to a progressive party.

A pro-life demonstration in France. The sign reads: "Protect human life, it a national cause." Photo AFP, Stephane de Sakutin

Gynaecologists protest against extension French abortion law

France extends its abortion law. Ending a pregnancy is now legal up to 14 weeks instead of 12 weeks.

Demonstrators hold pro-life placards during an anti-abortion protest in Paris. Photo AFP, Stephane de Sakutin

Extension of French abortion law likely after Senate refuses to debate

The French Senate sees no point discussing a bill that would extend the abortion period from 12 to 14 weeks. The National Assembly now has the last word and will most likely adopt the text.

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