Following the adoption of a new bill in France, The Local reviews existing legislation regarding assisted dying practices across various European nations.
By Europa Express16 Jul 2026 · 06:30 CETUpdated 16 Jul 2026 · 06:30 CET
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Core Briefing: France moves to legalise assisted dying
Strategic Context: Following the adoption of a new bill in France, The Local reviews existing legislation regarding assisted dying practices across various European nations.
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Following the adoption of a bill to allow assisted dying in France on Wednesday, The Local has published an overview of the current legal status of the practice across Europe. The report examines which countries currently authorise terminally ill individuals to end their lives, providing a comparative look at the differing legislative frameworks in place across the continent.