Is Simone Veil A-List?
No — Simone Veil is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1975
Legalizes Abortion
Lost A-list status in 1979
Dropped to B tier — European Parliament President
Ranking Timeline
Holocaust Survivor
Survived Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen concentration camps.
Begins Legal Career
Started working as a magistrate.
Health Minister Appointed
Appointed Minister of Health in France.
Legalizes Abortion
Spearheaded the Veil Act, legalizing abortion in France.
European Parliament President
Elected as the first President of the European Parliament.
Conseil Constitutionnel Member
Appointed to the Conseil Constitutionnel.
Académie Française Induction
Inducted into the Académie Française.
Death in Paris
Died in Paris, leaving a legacy as a champion of human rights and women's rights.
Legacy of Veil Act
Her legacy lives on through the Veil Act and her tireless work for European integration and human rights.
Last updated: February 25, 2026