Following France’s adoption of a bill concerning assisted dying, The Local reviews existing legislation across European nations that permit the terminally ill to end their lives.
By Europa Express16 Jul 2026 · 06:30 CETUpdated 16 Jul 2026 · 06:30 CET
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⚡ EXECUTIVE DISPATCH BRIEFDeveloping · Politics
Core Briefing: France moves to legalise assisted dying
Strategic Context: Following France’s adoption of a bill concerning assisted dying, The Local reviews existing legislation across European nations that permit the terminally ill to end their lives.
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Following the adoption of a bill in France on Wednesday to allow assisted dying, The Local has published a report examining the current status of such legislation across Europe. The summary provides an overview of which countries already authorise the terminally ill to end their lives, placing the recent French decision within the broader context of European medical and legal practice regarding end-of-life care.