At the initiative of the MR group, the Constitutional Committee will tomorrow hear the former French Justice Minister Éric Dupond-Moretti. This hearing is part of the proposed constitutional revision aimed at enshrining the right to bodily autonomy, put forward by federal MPs Philippe Goffin and Victoria Vandeberg. The MR is determined to advance a central battle for individual freedoms.
As a reminder, the MR's text states that everyone has the right to bodily autonomy, within the limits set by law. It provides a strong constitutional framework for concrete realities such as abortion, euthanasia and organ donation, durably protecting the autonomy and dignity of every individual. The goal is clear: to lock these freedoms into the Constitution, rather than leaving them dependent on political uncertainty.
The experience of Éric Dupond-Moretti, who worked to enshrine the freedom to access abortion in the French Constitution, is a major asset for the Chamber's work. His testimony will help identify the best legal and political safeguards to protect these fundamental rights and prevent any setback.
For Philippe Goffin, “the right to bodily autonomy is a pillar of freedom. By enshrining it in the Constitution, the MR intends to send a strong political signal: in Belgium, these rights are not negotiable”.
“The MR advocates for constitutional recognition of the right to freely control one's own body, covering euthanasia, abortion and organ donation. The hearing with Éric Dupond-Moretti will enrich our work with the French experience and help advance an essential debate in Belgium with rigour, determination and a sense of responsibility, ” adds MP Victoria Vandeberg.
This hearing reflects the MR's determination to make progress quickly, seriously and without posturing on a major issue of freedom.