French Politician Simone Veil, Holocaust Survivor And Abortion Pioneer, Dies At 89
Veil was widely revered across the political spectrum. "May her example inspire our countrymen, who will find in her the best of France," French President Emmanuel Macron said.
Simone Veil, a Holocaust survivor and women's rights advocate who was instrumental in legalizing abortion in France, has died at age 89.
Veil was among France's most popular politicians and was revered across the political spectrum. In 1979, she became the first directly elected president of the European Parliament.
"May her example inspire our, in which he also expressed condolences to her family.
