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Bulgarian Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov and his French counterpart, Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu, signed a framework agreement on June 16
France has made history by becoming the first nation to formally enshrine the right to abortion within its constitution, as reported by France Press.
Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, in inaugurating the parliamentary discussions, emphasized the moral obligation owed to all women who have endured the physical toll of clandestine abortions. In a resounding mandate, with 780 votes in favor and 72 against, deputies and senators convened jointly at the Palace of Versailles to endorse the constitutional amendment proposed by President Emmanuel Macron’s administration.
President Macron praised the development as a source of “French pride” and highlighted its significance as a “universal message”. In a message shared on the X social network, Macron called for a collective celebration of the newfound liberty enshrined in the Constitution.
The reform, as articulated in Article 34 of the constitution, introduces the following provision: “Legislation establishes the terms under which a woman's ensured freedom to choose voluntary termination of pregnancy is exercised”.
Leah Hoctor from the Center for Reproductive Rights, an American organization advocating for abortion rights, described the newly established constitutional provision as unprecedentedly explicit and comprehensive, not just within Europe, but globally. On the eve of this landmark vote, the Vatican, as reported by BTA, expressed opposition to any notion of a “right to take a human life”.
“The era of universal human rights cannot endorse any right to take a human life”, stated the Pontifical Academy for Life, the Vatican body responsible for bioethical issues, in a statement supporting the opposition voiced by the French bishops.
According to AFP, the momentous session of the French parliament marks the conclusion of an extensive political struggle that originated from the left, garnered support from feminist organizations, and ultimately gained acceptance from the government following multiple parliamentary efforts.
Bulgaria is set to create a new National Defense Plan following the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague
According to Alpha Research's latest survey on electoral attitudes in Bulgaria, GERB continues to lead with 25.5% support, maintaining a stable position compared to both the last elections and the agency’s January polling
GERB leader Boyko Borissov stated that Bulgaria had been held up as an example by the Supervisory Board of the European Parliament for successfully reviving what was once considered a failed Recovery Plan
Bulgaria has raised €3.2 billion in fresh foreign debt through international bond markets
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Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov assured the public that the Bulgarian government is committed to managing inflation effectively ahead of the country’s planned transition to the euro
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