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France became the world's first nation that enshrine the right to abortion in its constitution, a historic move heavily criticized by anti-abortion groups. Senators and MPs supported the move by 780 votes against 72 in a special joint vote of the two houses of parliament.
Abortion rights activists gathered in central Paris cheered and applauded as the Eiffel Tower scintillated in the background and displayed the message "MyBodyMyChoice" as the result of the vote was announced on a giant screen. "We're sending a message to all women: your body belongs to you and no one can decide for you," Prime Minister Gabriel Attal told lawmakers ahead of the vote.
