In a landmark vote, France’s National Assembly definitively approved legislation legalizing both euthanasia and assisted suicide. The law, which has been the subject of years of intense national debate, makes France one of the few European countries to permit both practices. The vote marks a profound shift in a country where end-of-life policy has long been shaped by Catholic tradition and medical conservatism. Details of the law’s implementation — including safeguards, eligibility criteria, and the role of physicians — will be closely watched by other nations weighing similar legislation.
France Legalizes Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
