French President Emmanuel Macron has announced his government's intention to inscribe abortion rights in the country's constitution, ensuring their permanence.

French President Emmanuel Macron revealed on Sunday, October 29, that his government is preparing to incorporate abortion rights into the French constitution, making them "irreversible."

In an online statement, Macron indicated that a draft proposal would be presented to the State Council, France's highest administrative court, during the upcoming week. The objective is to establish abortion rights as a constitutional provision by the end of this year. Macron stated, "In 2024, the right of women to choose abortion will become irreversible."

This announcement follows a commitment made by Macron on International Women's Day, March 8, which was viewed as a response to the U.S. federal abortion rights reversal that occurred last year.

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In France, constitutional amendments require either a referendum or approval by at least three-fifths of the members from both parliamentary chambers gathered in a congress. Historically, most constitutional modifications in post-war France have been ratified through congressional votes.

The decriminalization of pregnancy termination took place in France in 1975, and subsequent laws have aimed to enhance abortion conditions. These efforts have focused on safeguarding women's health and anonymity, as well as alleviating the financial burden associated with the procedure.

According to a November 2022 public opinion poll, 89 percent of respondents expressed support for incorporating abortion rights into the constitution. Government statistics indicate that 234,000 abortions were performed in France last year. Photo by Jacques Paquier, Wikimedia commons.