France approves landmark assisted dying bill
French lawmakers approved a bill legalizing assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, concluding years of debate. The National Assembly voted 291-241 to pass the legislation, fulfilling a controversial pledge by President Emmanuel Macron. The law allows patients over 18 to request lethal medication, with provisions for those unable to self-administer due to their condition, while some elements will be reviewed by the Constitutional Council before final implementation.