French lawmakers approve bill enshrining abortion rights in the constitution

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French lawmakers voted on Thursday to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution, with MPs on the left and centre saying the US Supreme Court's overturning of a landmark ruling in June showed the need for new steps.

French lawmakers approve bill enshrining abortion rights in the constitution

8 days ago·Paris, France

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News18 India

French Lawmakers Approve Bill to Enshrine Abortion Rights in Constitution

The initiative was prompted by the US Supreme Court's explosive decision this year to overturn the nationwide right to termination procedures for Americans

7 days ago·India

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Reuters

French lower house votes to make abortion a constitutional right

France's lower house on Thursday voted by a large majority to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution, with MPs on the left and centre saying the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of a landmark ruling in June showed the need for new steps.

8 days ago·United Kingdom

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CTV News

France takes first step to add abortion right to constitution

Lawmakers in France's lower house of parliament on Thursday adopted a bill to enshrine abortion rights in the country's constitution, the first step in a lengthy and uncertain legislative battle prompted by the rollback of abortion rights in the United States.

7 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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Sydney Morning Herald

French parliament seeks to enshrine abortion rights in constitution

France decriminalised abortion in 1975, two years after Roe v. Wade. With the landmark US law rolled back, French MPs are taking a stand.

7 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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New York Times

French Lawmakers Back Bill to Enshrine Abortion Rights in Constitution

The bill, which developed in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, may face opposition in France’s Senate and would have to be approved in a referendum.

8 days ago·New York, United States

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