The time limit for abortions in France is to be extended from 12 to 14 weeks after the National Assembly approved an amendment to the law with a clear majority on Wednesday. “At a time when several countries are questioning this fundamental women’s right, I am proud that France is confirming and extending it,” Health Minister Olivier Véran said, referring to restrictions to abortion access in counties such as Poland. The extension of the deadline is intended, among other things, to balance out the closure of abortion centres and a shortage of available doctors, which has led to waiting times a…