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Here in America, abortion is a hot-button issue that shows no signs of becoming any less controversial over time. While certain people view the matter of ending a pregnancy with nuance, others look at it as a cut-and-dry issue. In these cases, that typically means banning abortion with no exceptions or allowing abortion without restrictions.

When the Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade judgment in 2022, the issue went back to the states. Red, blue, and purple states are subsequently coming up with their own policies regarding pregnancy termination, albeit with stark opposition from dissenters.

While the United States' collective view on abortion may vary, the same can't be said for other nations. In fact, France is currently making international headlines for formally identifying abortion as a constitutional right.

Here's where France stands on the matter of ending a pregnancy

While gathered in Versailles Palace, senators and parliament members voted 780 to 72 in favor of making access to abortion the law of the land. With this ability to terminate a pregnancy now enshrined in the nation's constitution, it is a "guaranteed freedom" under French law.

The overwhelming support for this amendment exists both in the French Parliament and among the nation's citizens. Furthermore, lawmakers' decision to codify abortion access is seen as a direct response to America's 2022 SCOTUS ruling on the matter.

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal even stated the vote to amend the French constitution is the country's way of affirming women's ownership of their bodies. After the announcement of this vote, Paris' Eiffel Tower sparkled and displayed "MyBodyMyChoice."

In France, approximately eight in ten citizens favor abortion access.

Opposition from some in France

Despite the French Parliament's vote and strong support from ordinary French residents, not everyone views today's outcome as a victory. National Assembly Deputy Marine Le Pen suggested the vote is nothing more than a political stunt from President Emmanuel Macron.

The Association of Catholic Families and other anti-abortion organizations also decried the constitutional amendment as a "defeat" for women, children, and individuals who believe terminating a pregnancy is wrong.

On social media, people of all different beliefs aren't hesitating to sound off.