French Assembly President Calls for Debate on End-of-Life Bill by February 3

Yaël Braun-Pivet urges the government to honor its commitment to advance legislation on assisted dying and euthanasia under strict conditions.

Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, has requested the government to schedule the end-of-life bill for debate starting February 3, citing a six-month delay in progress.
The proposed legislation seeks to legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia under strict conditions, framed as 'active assistance in dying' without explicitly using those terms.
The bill was previously delayed due to the dissolution of the Assembly in June 2024, which prevented a planned vote from taking place.
Braun-Pivet emphasized the importance of individual autonomy for terminally ill patients to make end-of-life decisions with dignity and in accordance with their conscience.
The issue remains contentious, with opposition from groups like the French Bishops' Conference, which advocates prioritizing palliative care over measures that intentionally end life.