The bioethics bill, which contains Emmanuel Macron's campaign promise, must now be examined in the Chamber from 24 September.

The opening of the PMA to all women, flagship measure of the bill bioethics, got a first green light Wednesday night in the National Assembly, with its vote by the special commission.

Long debates and reluctance

After lengthy debates, mainly marked by the strong reluctance of LR deputies, the committee voted on Article 1, which extends medically assisted procreation (PMA) to lesbian couples and single women. The bill will be debated in the Chamber from 24 September.