Overview

• Sandrine Rousseau, a French deputy from the EELV party, has proposed extending euthanasia rights to all individuals on French soil, including undocumented immigrants.
• Rousseau argues that denying this right to undocumented immigrants is inhumane, citing their already difficult living conditions and the fundamental importance of human dignity.
• The proposal is part of ongoing legislative debates in the French National Assembly on palliative care and assisted dying, with a final vote scheduled for May 27, 2025.
• Deputy Olivier Falorni opposes the measure, emphasizing the need for criteria based on nationality and stable residence, citing the broader healthcare processes involved in end-of-life care.
• Rousseau's proposal has intensified discussions around ethical, humanitarian, and healthcare implications, highlighting divisions within the Assembly on the scope of universal rights.