Simone Veil
Simone Veil was a distinguished French politician and Holocaust survivor who served as the first female president of the European Parliament from 1979 to 1982. She was a key figure in advancing women's rights in France, notably through her advocacy for the legalization of abortion. Veil's legacy as a champion for human rights and European integration has made her an enduring symbol of progress in French and European society.
Born on Jul 13, 1927 (98 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Montenegro | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 628,066 | 582 | $5,500 | 5$ |
| Totals | 1 | 628,066 | 582 | $5,500 | 5$ |
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Montenegro:
Simone Veil is cited for her statement on the importance of addressing key challenges at the European level.
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France:
Simone Veil was a former Minister of Health who played a significant role in addressing the HIV epidemic in France.
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France:
Simone Veil was one of the first two women to serve on the Constitutional Council alongside Monique Pelletier.
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Luxembourg:
Simone Veil is referenced as a standard of noble ideals in the context of the abortion debate.
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Dominican Republic:
Simone Veil was a Holocaust survivor and author of the law on voluntary interruption of pregnancy, honored in the Pantheon.
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Luxembourg:
Simone Veil was a prominent figure in French and European politics, advocating for humanism, human rights, and women's rights.
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Spain:
Simone Veil is referenced for her belief that abortion is a 'drama' and should be legally protected.
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Spain:
Simone Veil was the minister who promoted the legalization of abortion in France with the Veil Law in 1975.
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Monaco:
Simone Veil is mentioned as a notable figure who has passed away.
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France:
Simone Veil is mentioned as the president of the Parliament where the minute of silence was requested.
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