French Parliament Approves End-of-Life Aid Law
The French Parliament has passed a law on assisted dying. President Macron supports the law after initial hesitation. Prime Minister Lecornu plans to challenge the law in court.
The law was approved by a vote of 291 to 241. This followed delays in implementing the law. Concerns about the law’s provisions led to disagreements. Prime Minister Lecornu will take the law to the Constitutional Court. President Macron called the debate an ‘engaged commitment’.
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Highlights
Macron Supports Dying Law
Emmanuel Macron changed his position and now supports the law on assisted dying.
Concerns About Reflection Period
Sébastien Lecornu plans to challenge the law in court due to concerns about a short reflection period.
Parliament Votes in Favor
The French Parliament definitively approved the ‘aid in dying’ law.
Macron Praises the Debate
Emmanuel Macron described the debate as an ‘engaged commitment’.
Legal Challenges Anticipated
The law will likely face legal challenges before the Constitutional Court.