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Italian Government Challenges Tuscany's Assisted Dying Law in Push for National Framework

The Council of Ministers has formally contested Tuscany's regional end-of-life law, reigniting debates over legislative authority and accelerating efforts for a national bill.

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Overview

  • The Italian government has officially impugned Tuscany's assisted dying law, the first regional legislation of its kind in Italy, citing the need for national uniformity.
  • The law, inspired by a popular initiative from the Luca Coscioni association, outlines procedures for terminally ill patients seeking voluntary assisted death but has faced legal challenges from center-right groups.
  • Other regions, such as Sardinia and Campania, are drafting similar measures, while Emilia-Romagna has suspended its initiatives following government appeals to the TAR.
  • The Senate is preparing a base text for a national end-of-life bill, with lawmakers emphasizing the urgency of addressing the legislative vacuum highlighted by regional actions.
  • The Tribunal of Administrative Justice (TAR) is scheduled to rule on the constitutionality of Tuscany's law on May 15, a decision that could impact the broader national debate.