On March 4, 2024, the French National Assembly adopted a resolution to formally incorporate the right to abortion into the French Constitution, a decision that has attracted widespread attention and discussion. Prior to this decision, abortion was strictly restricted and controlled in France. This article will introduce the incident in the following aspects: the history of the incident, the online repercussions of the incident, past and similar incidents, the impact of the incident on society, the latest progress of the incident, the summary of the impact of the incident, and a question-like question at the end of the article.
France, as a Catholic country, has historically taken a harsh approach to women's abortions. In the past, abortion was considered a serious religious offense, and under ecclesiastical law, both the woman who performed the abortion and the person who assisted her in doing so were subject to death. Even in the 20th century, abortion was considered a crime in France and criminalized it. However, as time went on, women began to oppose draconian restrictions on abortion and organized for it to be legalized.
In 1967, the Neuwirth Act was passed, allowing women to use contraceptives on their own, which was a major step forward in the legislatation of abortion rights in France. However, there is still some way to go before abortion is truly legalized. It was not until 1974 that the first law was passed in France that allowed women to terminate their pregnancies voluntarily, through the efforts of the Minister of Health, Simone Veil. Under this law, women can choose to have an abortion within 10 weeks of pregnancy on the advice of their doctor. Subsequently, France extended the deadline for abortion to 14 weeks after pregnancy. In addition, France has abolished the legal reflection period on abortion and included abortion in the scope of health insurance.
On March 4, 2024, the French National Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution to formally enshrine the right to voluntary abortion in the French constitution. This decision is considered an important milestone in the protection of women's rights and represents an example of the fight for women's rights around the world.
This decision has sparked widespread discussion and repercussions on the Internet. Many women's and women's rights organizations applauded France's decision as an important protection measure for women and set an example for women in other countries to fight for their rights. However, there are also those who disagree, arguing that abortion is contrary to religious and moral standards and should be restricted and controlled.
Over the past few years, there has been a fluctuation in attitudes towards abortion rights in many countries. For example, in 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision, which means that abortion is still a controversial issue in the United States. France's exemplary role in this decision is therefore particularly important.
This decision had a wide impact on French society. First of all, it protects women's rights and gives them the right to make their own decisions about their own bodies and reproduction. This increases autonomy and equal status. Secondly, this decision has also had an exemplary effect on other countries and promoted the development of women's rights and interests internationally. Finally, it has also sparked religious controversy, as the practice of abortion conflicts with certain religious beliefs.
France** Macron announced that a ceremony will be held on March 8, International Women's Day, to celebrate the new version of the constitution, which marks the formalization of the constitutionalization of voluntary abortion. However, despite the adoption of the resolution, there are still some issues that need to be further corrected and improved.
France's decision to constitutionalize voluntary abortion is a historic initiative that guarantees women's rights and autonomy and sets an example for the rest of the world to fight for women's rights. However, it has also sparked a series of discussions and controversies, especially on religious grounds. These issues are further discussed below.