On May 27, 2025, the French lower house voted in favor of the right-to-die bill, marking a significant legislative milestone with 305 votes for and 199 against. This bill seeks to ensure that patients suffering from intolerable pain due to incurable illnesses can opt for medical assistance in dying under strict regulations. French President Emmanuel Macron hailed this decision as an "important step" towards ensuring dignity and humanity in end-of-life care. The bill will now proceed to the Senate for further consideration, and a complementary palliative care measure was also passed unanimously.
With respect for sensitivities, doubts and hopes, the path of fraternity that I wished for is gradually opening up. With dignity and humanity.
The vote by the National Assembly on the texts on the development of palliative care and assisted dying is an important step.
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