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France passes landmark assisted-dying bill after intense debate

France's parliament has passed a significant bill establishing a legal framework for assisted dying. This legislation will permit adults with incurable, life-threatening illnesses and constant suffering to access this option under strict conditions. The bill, which passed with a vote of 291 to 241, allows for self-administration of a lethal substance or administration by a medical professional if the patient is unable to do so. President Emmanuel Macron stated that the process was handled with seriousness and respect for democracy. AI

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France passes landmark assisted-dying bill after intense debate

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    French parliament adopts landmark assisted-dying bill

    French lawmakers on Wednesday adopted ⁠a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, capping an intense ethical and political debate. The legislation will, under strict conditions, allow a person who requests it to receive a lethal s…