"France Makes Abortion a Constitutional Right, Setting Global Precedent"

France is set to become the first country to enshrine the freedom to have an abortion in its constitution, with overwhelming public support and backing from President Emmanuel Macron. The move aims to send a strong message of support for reproductive rights and score political points against the far right. The measure, spurred by concerns over rollbacks in the US and Europe, is expected to pass and has split the right, with the far-right National Rally facing internal divisions. Macron's government's move has united support from the left and aims to counter conservative and reactionary forces, while reflecting the increasing polarization of French politics on the issue of abortion.