French National Assembly set to adopt assisted dying law in final vote
Summary
The French National Assembly is expected to approve a new law allowing assisted dying. This move would make France one of the countries that legally protect the right to end life with medical help.Key Facts
- The law concerns assisted dying, where a person can choose medical help to end their life.
- The bill was supported by President Emmanuel Macron.
- The final vote in the lower house of the French parliament was scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
- Some people and groups still oppose the law and want to stop it.
- If passed, France will join other countries that legally allow assisted dying.
- The issue has been debated for a long time in France.
- The law is focused on patients' rights and end-of-life choices.
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