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.
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Simone Veil is featured in the exhibition 'Simone Veil. Mes sœurs et moi' at the Mémorial de la Shoah in Paris.
« Simone Veil. Mes sœurs et moi » : une famille brisée par la déportation
France· 2026-03-07
Simone Veil is remembered for gifting Rachida Dati her judge's robe.
Rachida Dati will beweisen, dass man in Frankreich alles kann
Switzerland· 2026-02-25
Simone Veil is cited for her statement on the importance of addressing key challenges at the European level.
Ima uticaja, ali Crna Gora nije "trojanski konj" Rusije
Montenegro· 2025-11-20
Simone Veil was a former Minister of Health who played a significant role in addressing the HIV epidemic in France.
« La fermeture des salles de consommation de drogue serait une catastrophe sanitaire et sociale »France· 2025-11-06
Simone Veil was one of the first two women to serve on the Constitutional Council alongside Monique Pelletier.
Monique Pelletier, ancienne ministre et militante des droits des femmes, est morteFrance· 2025-10-19
Simone Veil is referenced as a standard of noble ideals in the context of the abortion debate.
Gérard Schockmel ist das nächste Promi-Fiasko der DP
Luxembourg· 2025-10-13
Simone Veil was a Holocaust survivor and author of the law on voluntary interruption of pregnancy, honored in the Pantheon.
Los restos de Robert Badinter, artífice de la abolición de la pena de muerte, van al Panteón de Francia
Dominican Republic· 2025-10-12
Simone Veil was a prominent figure in French and European politics, advocating for humanism, human rights, and women's rights.
Wie der Feminismus die Abtreibungs-Debatte beherrschtLuxembourg· 2025-10-11Simone Veil is referenced for her belief that abortion is a 'drama' and should be legally protected.
El debate | ¿Debe incluirse el derecho al aborto en la Constitución? | Opinión
Spain· 2025-10-08
Simone Veil was the minister who promoted the legalization of abortion in France with the Veil Law in 1975.
Francia, pionera de la inclusión del aborto en la Constitución con el apoyo de Le Pen | EspañaSpain· 2025-10-03
Simone Veil is mentioned as a notable figure who has passed away.
"Souviens-toi et ne cesse jamais de t’en souvenir": le mémorial de la Shoah devrait ouvrir à la rentrée 2026 à Nice
Monaco· 2025-09-18
Simone Veil is mentioned as the president of the Parliament where the minute of silence was requested.
Nathalie Loiseau, eurodéputée : « Après l’assassinat de Charlie Kirk, il y a des silences qui en disent plus que de longs discours »France· 2025-09-16
Simone Veil is the mother of Pierre-François Veil.
Antisémitisme : des tags découverts sur le mur de la Fondation pour la mémoire de la Shoah à ParisFrance· 2025-06-02
Simone Veil was a prominent French politician whose grandson's wedding was attended by Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron.
el romance "a prueba de balas" de Brigitte y Emmanuel Macron
Argentina· 2025-05-26
The hospital center where the victims were transported is named after Simone Veil.
Une voiture percute deux piétons et finit sa course dans du mobilier urbain à CannesMonaco· 2025-05-19Simone Veil was the new president of the European Parliament in 1979 and addressed major challenges facing European states.
Marta Kos, commissaire européenne : « L’élargissement est aujourd’hui un impératif géopolitique pour l’Union européenne »France· 2025-04-09
Simone Veil survived deportation to concentration camps and later became the first president of the European Parliament.
Die sieben Persönlichkeiten, nach denen in Esch Straßen benannt werdenLuxembourg· 2025-03-17
Simone Veil is a historical figure honored with a street name for her contributions.
Tradition und Gleichberechtigung: Escher Straßennamen werden weiblicherLuxembourg· 2025-03-15
Simone Veil is celebrated for her role in advancing women's rights in France.
200 frases empoderadas del Día de la Mujer con mensajes originales y tarjetas del 8M | MAG
Peru· 2025-03-08
Simone Veil advocated for abortion rights in France during the 1970s.
8M: Lo que las mujeres ya no se callan | 8M: Día de la MujerSpain· 2025-03-08
Simone Veil was the Minister of Health who entrusted Jean-Claude Jitrois with the direction of the Institute of Psychomotor Rehabilitation in Nice.
Comment la carrière du grand créateur de mode Jean-Claude Jitrois a démarré sur la Côte d’AzurMonaco· 2025-03-01
Simone Veil highlighted the importance of freedom in Europe during her speech at the European Parliament.
Mattarella, il discorso integrale a Marsiglia: «L'aggressione russa come il Terzo Reich»
Italy· 2025-02-14
