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France Moves to Abolish 'Marital Duty' in Marriage

1/29/2026

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  • On January 20, 2026, French lawmakers approved a bill to eliminate the concept of 'marital duty' in marriage.
  • The bill, supported by over 120 MPs, clarifies that cohabitation does not obligate spouses to have sex.
  • It proceeds to the Senate for further consideration.
  • In 2022, Europe’s top rights court ruled that a woman refusing sex is not at fault in divorce proceedings.