French MPs approve assisted-dying law

French lawmakers have approved a bill creating a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses. According to France 24, the measure passed on Wednesday after a long and politically contentious debate. The issue has been championed by President Emmanuel Macron, and while it has divided lawmakers, France 24 notes that opinion polls suggest a large majority of the French public supports assisted dying.

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