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French Parliament Advances End-of-Life Bills Toward Key Vote

Debates intensify over assisted dying eligibility and safeguards as the National Assembly prepares for a pivotal first reading vote on May 27.

Débat à l’Assemblée nationale sur les propositions de loi sur la fin de vie, le 19 mai 2025. Pour comprendre les enjeux de ces textes, La Croix invite ses lecteurs à poser leurs questions, auxquelles la rédaction répond ici en direct jeudi 22 mai à partir de 15 heures.
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Overview

  • The French National Assembly is set to vote on two end-of-life bills addressing palliative care and assisted dying, including euthanasia and assisted suicide, on May 27, 2025.
  • Article 4, which defines eligibility criteria for assisted dying, has become the focal point of technical and ethical debates in Parliament this week.
  • Religious leaders have raised strong objections to the proposed modifications, warning of potential ethical risks in the legislation.
  • Despite deep divisions, parliamentary discussions have been detailed and procedural, avoiding obstruction and focusing on technical aspects of the bills.
  • This vote marks a critical step in a legislative process expected to continue for months, with potential for a referendum if political deadlock arises.