François Fillon’s Policies on Social Issues

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

Party’s support basePro-choice, but ban after the first three months

Social › Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Party’s support baseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Social › Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

François Fillon voterbaseNo

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

François Fillon voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

François Fillon voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

François Fillon voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Social › Assisted Reproductive Technology

Should assisted reproductive technology be allowed for lesbian couples?

François Fillon voterbaseNo

Social › Animal Rights

Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?

Party’s support baseYes, and the government should do more to protect the treatment of animals

Social › Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

Party’s support baseNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

François Fillon voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Social › Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

François Fillon voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

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