Overview

• The French government has confirmed that two separate bills on end-of-life issues will be debated in Parliament, likely in May 2025.
• One bill will focus on improving palliative care, while the other will address the legalization of assisted dying, as clarified by government spokesperson Sophie Primas.
• The decision to split the topics into two bills was made by François Bayrou, despite earlier preferences from the Élysée and the Health Minister for a single, consolidated proposal.
• The exact nature of the bills—whether they will be government-drafted or parliamentary proposals—has yet to be finalized.
• The government aims for swift adoption of the legislation, building on prior discussions, though it is not feasible to resume the interrupted 2023 Falorni bill due to the Assembly's dissolution.