France Approves Medical Assisted Suicide | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

France’s National Assembly is set to pass a landmark bill legalizing medically assisted suicide for adults with incurable, life-threatening illnesses — a move that could reshape end-of-life care in the country. After years of debate and a Senate rejection, the bill now advances under France’s legislative process, with the Constitutional Council reviewing its constitutionality before enactment. Eligibility requires French citizenship or legal residency, a confirmed terminal diagnosis, and unbearable physical suffering — psychological distress alone doesn’t qualify, and certain conditions like…