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French parliament adopts new legislation on assisted dying

The French parliament has definitively passed a new law permitting assisted dying in the country for the first time, according to reports from The Local.

By 16 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET Updated 16 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET

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The French parliament has officially adopted a new law that introduces provisions for assisted dying in France. This legislative move marks the first time such measures have been approved within the country. According to The Local, the new framework establishes the specific conditions under which assisted dying will be permitted for patients.

The legislation, which has now been definitively adopted, outlines the operational parameters for these new end-of-life procedures. As reported by The Local, stakeholders and the public are now awaiting further clarification regarding the specific protocols and the official timeline for when these provisions will formally come into force.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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