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France Legalizes Assisted Dying | France News
France just legalized assisted dying, clearing the final constitutional hurdle after years of debate — a major promise from President Macron’s 2022 re-election campaign. The law, set to activate in 2027 once facilities are ready, allows adults over 18 with terminal, incurable illnesses and unbearable suffering to end their lives either self-administered or with medical help. While the Constitutional Council approved the bill, it requested clarifications: religious healthcare providers can opt out if it conflicts with their mission (as long as alternatives exist), pharmacists must be granted…
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