French President Emmanuel Macron to preside over historic ceremony recognizing abortion as a constitutional right.

Despite being legal since 1975, France vows to enhance protection of abortion rights following US Supreme Court's 2022 decision, allowing states to restrict access.

A historic joint session of parliament on Monday approved the inclusion of the right to terminate a pregnancy as a "guaranteed freedom" in the constitution, prompting jubilation among feminists. This significant development coincides with International Women's Day, exactly one year after the president's commitment to constitutionalizing the right.

Despite opposition from some conservatives, the majority of the French public supports the initiative. The government of France has announced plans to advocate for enhanced protections under European Union legislation.