French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument
BBC • 7/15/2026 – 7/16/2026
Summary
French MPs have approved a law permitting assisted dying for terminally ill adults. The legislation includes strict criteria that must be met for individuals to qualify for assisted dying.
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