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Constitutional Revision

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health-care1 year ago

"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.

politics2 years ago

Macron supports limited autonomy for Corsica within French Republic

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed support for granting autonomy to Corsica "within the French Republic," but emphasized that any devolved powers must be agreed upon with the French state. Macron set a six-month deadline for the government and Corsican political parties to reach a consensus on a proposed revision to the Constitution. Corsican nationalists, some of whom advocate for independence, have long called for greater powers and recognition of Corsican as an official language. However, these demands remain sensitive in France, where unity and national identity are prioritized.