Assisted dying bill 'almost anathema to France's right wing'

France's parliament is set to vote Wednesday on a bill that would establish a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses. France 24 reports the legislation has sparked intense ethical and political debate, with particularly strong opposition from the country's right-wing lawmakers. The vote will cap months of deliberation on one of France's most contentious policy questions.

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