Spain Aims to Constitutionalize Abortion Rights Amid Global Debate

The Spanish government is taking significant steps to enshrine the right to abortion in the country's Constitution, according to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. This move comes as part of a broader initiative to protect reproductive freedoms globally under threat.

Should the constitutional reform pass, Spain will join France in recognizing abortion as a constitutional right, marking four decades since it decriminalized abortion in 1985. Sanchez affirmed his government's commitment to progressive policies, stating, "With this government, there will be no backtracking on social rights."

The government's plan faces challenges, requiring support from conservative opposition lawmakers. Additionally, the administration aims to ensure that abortion-related information remains based on scientific evidence, countering measures backed by the far-right Vox party, which pushes the existence of the controversial "post-abortion syndrome."

(With inputs from agencies.)