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French National Assembly set to adopt assisted dying law in final vote

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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