Man in a blue suit and black tie puts his hands to his forehead with a worried expression — France's Congress legalized a senseless law to facilitate euthanasia | La Derecha Diario

Camara — France's Congress legalized a senseless law to facilitate euthanasia | La Derecha Diario

The French National Assembly approved the legalization of euthanasia.

In a frenzied session, the French parliament moved forward with the approval of legal assisted death, and there is concern in society

27/05/2025 20:51:00h

Editorial Team

The French Parliament has taken a disastrous step toward legalizing medical aid in dying, by approving on first reading a bill that would allow health professionals to assist terminally ill patients in ending their lives under strict conditions. The measure was approved by 305 votes in favor and 199 against, after a parliamentary debate filled with emotion. The law, which still must pass through the Senate and a second vote in the National Assembly, will probably not take effect before 2026. Alongside this legislation, a less controversial law was unanimously approved that guarantees access to palliative care in specialized institutions, a recurring demand from medical and social sectors. The proposal sets strict criteria: only people over 18 years old, with citizenship or residency in France, who suffer from a serious, incurable, advanced, or terminal illness that causes constant, unbearable, and irreversible physical or psychological suffering, and that can't be relieved by medical treatment, will be able to access this aid. In addition, the patient must be able to freely and knowingly express their wish to die.

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The measure was approved by 309 votes in favor and 199 against | La Derecha Diario

would allow the patient to take the lethal substance themselveshas described the measure as an "ethical response"Many health professionals have expressed their oppositionFrançois Bayrou,

Gray-haired man in a navy blue suit and black tie gesturing with his hands outdoors in front of some stairs and greenery.

The prime minister has expressed serious doubts about this measure | La Derecha Diario

mostly voted in favor.right-wing legislators opposed,Stéphane Delautrette,defended the measure as part of the "great social achievements,"Patrick Hetzel,warned that it is dangerousFrance allows passive euthanasia,but doesn't offer active options for patients who wish to die.

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Conservative lawmakers have expressed strong opposition to the parliamentary decision | La Derecha Diario

celebrated the vote,France has moved more slowly than other countries.

A judge’s gavel next to a jar labeled euthanasia and a syringe on a table with books in the background

France has made slow progress regarding euthanasia measures | La Derecha Diario

Parliament is also debating a similar proposal, already approved on first reading,under regulated conditions, medical aid in dying,

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