French Parliament to Debate End-of-Life Legislation in January

The proposed law, backed by 220 deputies, aims to legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia under strict conditions.

The French government has committed to discussing the end-of-life legislation at the National Assembly during the weeks of January 27 and February 3, 2025.
The initiative, led by Olivier Falorni, revives a previous proposal halted by the dissolution of the Assembly in June.
The legislation seeks to introduce 'active assistance in dying' without explicitly using the terms assisted suicide or euthanasia.
Key conditions for eligibility include being an adult, having French residency, and suffering from an incurable illness causing unbearable suffering.
The bill has garnered significant cross-party support, but it remains contentious, with opposition from right-wing parties.