French parliament prepares to vote on legalising assisted dying

Bill expected to be backed by Macron’s centrist MPs and leftwing parties while right and far right likely to oppose itFrance’s parliament is preparing to vote on a bill to legalise assisted dying, potentially paving the way for euthanasia under what campaigners say would nonetheless remain some of the strictest conditions in Europe.As part of a long-awaited package of end-of-life legislation delayed by President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to dissolve parliament last year, MPs are also due to vote on Tuesday on a less contentious bill establishing the right to palliative care. Continue reading...

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