In Alabama, lawmakers seek to protect in vitro fertilization. In reaction to a Supreme Court decision which caused astonishment in Alabama, according to which embryos preserved by freezing are considered persons.

The affair, directly linked to the debate on abortion, quickly rose to the top of the electoral campaign and illustrates a certain unease within the conservative camp. Because suspending IVF contradicts its defense of traditional family values. The France 24 summary of the week invites you to look back at the news that marked the week I subscribe to.