Set in stone? France enshrines abortion rights in constitution

Unspoken is the very real chance of a surging far right taking over for the first time since World War II. Its leader Marine Le Pen herself voted for the amendment, as did a majority of her party, but many conservatives also want the constitution to recognise France’s Christian roots. 

Why do these culture wars issues resonate so powerfully? Are these issues specific to France and Europe, or part of a global conversation about how humanity defines gender rights? More broadly, which way is the pendulum swinging?

Produced by Alessandro Xenos, Rebecca Gnignati and Imen Mellaz

Daily newsletterReceive essential international news every morning

Take international news everywhere with you! Download the France 24 app