February 29, 2024 / 06:21 PM
On Wednesday, February 28, the French Senate approvedwith 267 votes in favor and 50 against, included abortion as a “guaranteed freedom” in the Constitution, becoming the first country in the world to adopt this measure against the life of the unborn.
This constitutional reform, also approved by the National Assembly (deputies) almost a month ago, must receive a final vote on Monday, March 4 at the Palace of Congress of Versailles, in the south of Paris. According to France24 agencyit would be a “symbolic” vote, because the text has already passed the filter of both chambers.
“I committed to making women’s freedom to abort irreversible, enshrining it in the Constitution. After the National Assembly, the Senate has taken a decisive step, which I welcome. For the final vote, I will convene Parliament in Congress on March 4,” said French President Emmanuel Macron. on your X account (formerly Twitter).