Abortion in the Constitution: a bill submitted to the Council of State this week, declares Emmanuel Macron

Bill onIVG in the Constitution : presented this week at State Council by Emmanuel Macron

\n\nLast Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that a bill aimed at including the right to voluntary termination of pregnancy (abortion) in the Constitution will be presented this week to the Council of State. This is a major step in the fight for women's rights in France and more generally in Europe.\n\n

IVG in the Constitution: an ambitious project

\n\nThe intention to register theIVG in the Constitution marks a desire to make this right unalterable and inseparable from fundamental freedoms. This would also make it possible to counter the advance of anti-abortion movements and protect this right against any attempts at future restrictions or abolition.\n\nHowever, the path to achieving such a measure is strewn with pitfalls. The bill must first be validated by the State Council before going before Parliament to be adopted.\n\n

Macron's announcement: a reassuring commitment for women's rights defenders

\n\nThe announcement of Emmanuel Macron is seen as a solid commitment on his part to the defense of women's rights. By emphasizing the importance of adopting this measure, the President reassured a large part of the French and international population who are fighting for respect for these rights.\n\n

Predictable opposition to this project

\n\nDespite the support of many women's rights defenders, it is predictable that this bill will arouse much opposition. Conservative voices have already spoken out against this proposal, arguing that it would represent a “sacralization” of abortion. \n\n

Next steps for the bill

\n\nOnce presented to Council of State, the bill will have to be examined by Parliament before potentially being enshrined in the Constitution. If adopted, this constitutional change will mark a significant step forward in the protection of women's rights in France.\n\nThe announcement of Emmanuel Macron recalls the importance of continuing the fight for women's rights and solidifying the legal achievements which ensure their freedom and autonomy, of which the right to abortion is undoubtedly part of. \n\n