Overview

• President Emmanuel Macron announces a bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults in France, aiming for a parliamentary debate in May.
• The proposed legislation, restricted to adults with incurable illnesses, has ignited debates among medical professionals, religious leaders, and political opponents.
• Under the bill, eligible adults can self-administer a lethal substance or seek assistance, with strict criteria and a medical team's approval required.
• The move follows a public consultation and a report indicating majority support among French citizens for legalizing end-of-life options.
• Critics argue the bill diverts from pressing issues like security and immigration, while supporters see it as a step towards dignity in dying.